Argentina have scripted history after they defeated Colombia in the final of the 2024 Copa America on July 15th, to become the most successful team of the tournament with 16 titles, surpassing Uruguay who have 15 Copa America titles to their name. This was the 48th edition of the Copa since its inaugural season back in 1916.
In the last 48 editions, a total of eight teams have been crowned as the champions of Copa America in its history of 108 years. Out of which, Argentina (16 titles), Uruguay (15 titles) and Brazil (9 titles) are three of the most successful teams who have won the most titles in Copa America, while Chile, Paraguay and Peru have won two titles. Colombia and Bolivia have also got their hands on the Copa America title once.
Most Title Wins in Copa America
Have a look at the three most successful teams in Copa America
3. Brazil – 9 Titles
Brazil are one of the most successful teams in Copa America with nine titles to their name. Brazil won their first-ever Copa America title in 1919, by defeating then defending champions Uruguay in the final. After that, they went on to win eight more Copa America titles in 1922, 1949, 1963, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007 and 2019.
2. Uruguay – 15 Titles
The second-most successful team in Copa America, Uruguay have 15 Copa America titles to their name. They won the first two editions of Copa America in 1916 and 1917 respectively. After that, uruguay went on to win the title in 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995 and 2011.
1. Argentina – 16 Titles
Argentina have now become the most successful team in Copa America with 16 titles. They defeated Colombia in the final of the 2024 Copa America with win their 16th title. Before that, Argentina have won the won Copa America in 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993 and 2021.