Conmebol Copa America Winners List: 1916‑2021
The Conmebol Copa America Winners List is a historic record of South America’s premier football tournament, stretching from its inaugural edition in 1916 to the most recent competition in 2021. As the oldest international continental championship, Copa America showcases the passion, rivalry, and talent of CONMEBOL’s ten member nations. Below you will find a chronological list of champions, key statistics, and a brief overview of each era.
Early Years (1916‑1939)
In the first two decades, the tournament was dominated by the traditional powerhouses of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The competition was held irregularly, often featuring only three or four teams.
- 1916 – Uruguay
- 1917 – Uruguay
- 1919 – Brazil
- 1920 – Uruguay
- 1921 – Argentina
- 1922 – Brazil
- 1923 – Uruguay
- 1924 – Uruguay
- 1925 – Argentina
- 1926 – Uruguay
- 1927 – Argentina
- 1929 – Argentina
- 1935 – Uruguay
- 1937 – Argentina
- 1939 – Peru
The Golden Age (1940‑1967)
This period saw the rise of new champions and the first official expansion of the tournament format. Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil continued to lead, but the likes of Paraguay and Chile also claimed titles.
- 1941 – Argentina
- 1942 – Uruguay
- 1945 – Argentina
- 1946 – Argentina
- 1947 – Argentina
- 1949 – Brazil
- 1953 – Paraguay
- 1955 – Argentina
- 1956 – Uruguay
- 1957 – Argentina
- 1959 (Argentina) – Argentina
- 1959 (Ecuador) – Uruguay
- 1963 – Bolivia
- 1967 – Uruguay
Modern Era Begins (1975‑1999)
After a long
