This weekend’s Copa America final was ultimately decided in extra time as Argentina were able to retain their title with a 1-0 win over Colombia in Florida on Sunday.
While the bulk of Europe’s eyes were on Euro 2024, the Copa America was just as exciting with Canada going further than ever before, Panama shocking tournament hosts the USA and Marcelo Biesla living up to his reputation as one of the world’s most loved coaches as leading Uruguay to third place.
In total, there have been seven nations that have lifted the trophy, but who has won it the most? Here is the full list of each nation to win the Copa America, when they won it and their last tournament victory.
5. Argentina - 3 (1993/2021/2024)
Lionel Messi's side made it three Copa America wins after they defeated Colombia 1-0 in Florida on Sunday. They first lifted the trophy in 1993 when they beat Mexico 2-1 in Ecuador thanks to a brace from legendary striker Gabriel Batistuta. The reigning champions won their second Copa America in 2021 by beating Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, with a 22nd minute strike from Angel Di Maria securing victory. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Uruguay - 4 (1983/1987/1995/2011)
Knocked out at the semi final stage this year, Uruguay have won the Copa America an impressive four times. They first lifted the trophy back in 1983, defeating Brazil over two legs. Four years later, they defeated Chile 1-0 in Argentina before they won it on home soil for the first time in 1995 when they beat Brazil on penalties after a 1-1 in extra time. They last won it in 2011 by when whacked Paraguay 3-0 thanks to a Diego Forlan double and a Luis Suarez strike. | AFP via Getty Images
7. The president of the South American football's governing body Conmebol, Paraguayan Alejandro Dominguez (L) gives the trophy to Brazil's Dani Alves after the team won the Copa America by defeating Peru in the final match of the football tournament at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2019. (Photo by Juan MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil have won the Copa America more than any other nation. However, they were twice beaten finalists - in 1983 and 1995 - before they eventually became champions in 1997 thanks to a 3-1 win over Bolivia. They added a second two years later when they breezed past Uruguay 3-0. A penalty shoot out win over Argentina in 2004 handed them a third victory, before they beat Argentina again 3-0 in 2007. Their last success came in 2019, beating Peru 3-1 at the Maracanã in Rio. Goals from Everton Soares, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison sealing the win. | AFP via Getty Images