Argentina celebrated a record-extending 16th Copa America title after Lionel Messi’s team triumphed over Colombia 1-0 in the 2024 final on Monday morning. The match, a tense battle that remained goalless through regular time and stoppages, saw Lautaro Martinez become the hero by scoring the winning goal in the 112th minute of extra time.
Copa America 2024 – Prize Money
In terms of prize money, the Copa America 2024 awarded seven million dollars to the runner-up, Colombia and sixteen million dollars to the champions, Argentina. This prize money is distributed among the players, coaching staff, and the national federation, ensuring that everyone involved in the victory benefits financially.
Most Copa America Titles in the tournament’s history.
- Argentina: 15 titles; 14 runners-up.
- Uruguay:15 titles; six runners-up.
- Brazil: Nine titles; 12 runners-up.
- Paraguay: Two titles; six runners-up.
- Chile: Two titles; four runners-up.
- Peru: Two titles; one runner-up.
- Colombia:One title; one runner-up.
- Bolivia: One title; one runner-up.
Copa America Winners List since tournament’s inception
| Full Copa America Winners List since tournament’s inception | ||
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2024 | Argentina | Colombia |
| 2021 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 2019 | Brazil | Peru |
| 2016 | Chile | Argentina |
| 2015 | Chile | Argentina |
| 2011 | Uruguay | Paraguay |
| 2007 | Brazil | Argentina |
| 2004 | Brazil | Argentina |
| 2001 | Colombia | Mexico |
| 1999 | Brazil | Uruguay |
| 1997 | Brazil | Bolivia |
| 1995 | Uruguay | Brazil |
| 1993 | Argentina | Mexico |
| 1991 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1989 | Brazil | Uruguay |
| 1987 | Uruguay | Chile |
| 1983 | Uruguay | Brazil |
| 1979 | Paraguay | Chile |
| 1975 | Peru | Colombia |
| 1967 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1963 | Bolivia | Paraguay |
| 1959 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1959 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1957 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1956 | Uruguay | Chile |
| 1955 | Argentina | Chile |
| 1953 | Paraguay | Brazil |
| 1949 | Brazil | Paraguay |
| 1947 | Argentina | Paraguay |
| 1946 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1945 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1942 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1941 | Argentina | Uruguay |
| 1939 | Peru | Uruguay |
| 1937 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1935 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1929 | Argentina | Paraguay |
| 1927 | Argentina | Uruguay |
| 1926 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1925 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1924 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1923 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1922 | Brazil | Paraguay |
| 1921 | Argentina | Brazil |
| 1920 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1919 | Brazil | Uruguay |
| 1917 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1916 | Uruguay | Argentina |
A Tournament Full Of History
The Copa America, the world’s oldest international football tournament, has a fascinating and competitive history dating back to 1916. In its early years, Uruguay and Argentina were the dominant forces, with Uruguay clinching the first title and many more in the subsequent decades. Argentina enjoyed periods of success, particularly in the 1920s and later in the late 20th century. Brazil’s influence began to rise from the 1940s onward, with notable victories in 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2007.
As the new millennium arrived, the tournament saw a mix of champions: Colombia celebrated their first win in 2001 and Chile made headlines by winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Recently, Argentina reasserted its football domination with victories in 2021 and 2024. This storied past of Copa America has been successful in producing a diverse array of champions that have emerged through the years.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
