2007 Copa América — 2007 edition of the Copa América association football competition
Brazil won the 42nd Copa América, held in Venezuela for the first time, defeating Argentina 3–0 in the final.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 42nd Copa América
- Host country
- Venezuela (first time hosting)
- Tournament dates
- 26 June – 15 July 2007
- Final result
- Brazil 3–0 Argentina
- Third-place match
- Mexico 3–1 Uruguay
- Organizer
- CONMEBOL
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, organized the 42nd edition of the Copa América, awarding Venezuela its first hosting rights for the tournament. Brazil entered as the defending champions, seeking to retain the continental title.
The 2007 Copa América was held in Venezuela from 26 June to 15 July 2007. Brazil won the tournament by defeating Argentina 3–0 in the final, while Mexico claimed third place with a 3–1 victory over Uruguay in the third-place match.
By winning the Copa América, Brazil secured the right to represent CONMEBOL at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The tournament marked Venezuela's debut as a Copa América host nation.