Copa América 2004 — 2004 edition of the Copa América association football competition
Brazil won the 2004 Copa América, holding the World Cup and Copa América titles simultaneously for only the second time in history.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 41st Copa América
- Host country
- Peru (6th time hosting)
- Tournament dates
- 6 to 25 July 2004
- Winner
- Brazil (via penalty shootout over Argentina)
- Total teams
- 12 (10 CONMEBOL + 2 invited)
- Invited nations
- Mexico and Costa Rica
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
CONMEBOL organized its 41st Copa América in Peru, which was selected to host the tournament for the sixth time. Ten South American member nations participated automatically, with Mexico and Costa Rica invited as guest teams, bringing the total to twelve competing sides.
The 2004 Copa América was held in Peru from 6 to 25 July 2004. Twelve teams contested the South American championship, with Brazil defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout to claim the title, securing the trophy for the reigning champions of the continent.
Brazil's victory meant the nation simultaneously held both the FIFA World Cup and Copa América titles, a feat achieved only once before following the 1997 Copa América. This double triumph reinforced Brazil's dominance in international football during the early 2000s.