zoom_in Click to enlarge

Copa America Trophy

▲ ▼

description Copa America Trophy Overview

The Copa América Trophy is the silver cup awarded to the winner of the Copa América, the South American national-team football championship organized by CONMEBOL. The competition began in 1916 as the South American Championship and later adopted the name Copa América; the trophy is associated with the senior men's tournament and is presented after the final to the champion nation. It belongs to the history of international football in South America rather than to club competition.

help Copa America Trophy FAQ

When was the first Copa America played?

The inaugural tournament took place in Argentina in 1916 with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay competing. Uruguay won the first edition.

What was Copa America originally called?

The tournament was originally known as the South American Championship of Nations. The name Copa America was adopted in 1975.

Is the Copa America Trophy for clubs or national teams?

It is awarded to the senior men's national-team champion of the CONMEBOL tournament. That makes it different from the Copa Libertadores, which is contested by South American clubs.

What is the Copa America Trophy made of?

The award is a silver football trophy presented to the winning national team. It has represented South America's oldest senior men's international championship since the 1916 tournament.