The year will be filled with important matches for the Brazilian National Team, as they embark on a new cycle, this time under the guidance of coach Dorival Júnior, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. This year, the competition will be held in the United States and is set to begin in June.
Brazil is in Group D and will debut on June 21 against either Costa Rica or Honduras. In 2019, in a final against Peru held in Brazil, the Brazilian National Team claimed the tournament title for the ninth time. This year, the Yellow Team’s group also includes Colombia and Paraguay.
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Top Winners of the Copa America
- Argentina: 15 titles (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959-I, 1991, 1993, and 2021)
- Uruguay: 15 titles (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959-II, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, and 2011)
- Brazil: 9 titles (1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, and 2019)
- Paraguay: 2 titles (1953 and 1979)
- Chile: 2 titles (2015 and 2016)
- Peru: 2 titles (1939 and 1975)
- Colombia: 1 title (2001)
- Bolivia: 1 title (1963)
Recent Champions
The last edition of the tournament was held in 2021, with Argentina clinching the title against Brazil in a dramatic match at the Maracanã.
The Brazilian National Team last won the title in 2019. Below are other recent champions.
- 2021: Argentina
- 2016: Chile
- 2015: Chile
- 2011: Uruguay
In 2024, in the United States, Brazil and Argentina will only face each other in a potential final. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
