Top 10 Most Successful Teams In Copa America History

Copa America is the oldest major football tournament in North America which annually takes place every year. All the South American football-playing nations take part in this tournament to win the title. It is one of the major football tournaments entertaining millions of fans across the globe.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Some of the Copa America playing nations have gone on to win most titles in the history of the South American Football Championship. Here is the list of the Top 10 Most Successful Teams In Copa America in 2022.[/su_quote]

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From Aregentina to Ecuador many Copa America playing nations fit into our list of most successful COPA America teams. These teams stunned the Copa America fans with their extra ordinary and out of the box performances. And in return, these teams went on to win the Copa America titles. Here is the list of Top 10 Most Successful Teams in Copa America. No, Us does not make it to our list.

Argentina

#1. Argentina is undoubtedly the most successful Copa America Team with 15 Titles to their name. Therefore, they take the top spot on our list. They became the South American Championship Winners for the first time in 1921. However, their true reign as South American champions started in the late 1920s when they won three titles in 1925, 1927, and 1929.

Unfortunately, during the next decade, Argentina managed to have only one South American Championship title in 1937. However, Argentina came back stronger in the 1940s and won the title four times in 1941, 1945, 1946, and 1947.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]The 1950s also were a successful campaign for Argentina when they won the South American Championship three times in 1955, 1957, and 1959. However, soon after that Argentina lost their way to the glory and could not win a Copa America title for the next thirty years.[/su_quote]

Argentina again became the Copa America champions for the 13th time in 1991. Two years later, they successfully defended Copa America title in 1993. However, Argentina could not win the Copa America title for the next two decades.

Recently, Argentina became the 15th time Copa America Champions in 2021 to commemorate the first 100th anniversary of their first South American Championship title. Therefore, they now account for a total of 15 Copa America titles to their name. That makes them the most successful team in Copa America and they deserve the top spot on our list for this feat.

Not only this, but Argentina has also won two FIFA World Cups in 1978 and 1986. They were the first-ever champions of FIFA Confederations Cups in 1992. Above all, they also won five gold medals in Pan American games during the 1951, 1955, 1959, 1971, and 1995 seasons.

Uruguay

#2. Uruguay is the 2nd most successful Copa America team like Argentina with 15 titles to their name. They won their first title back in the era of the South American Championship in 1916. And, they remained one of the most successful teams of the tournament till the 1920s winning two titles in 1917 and 1920. However, they won only two back-to-back titles in 1923 and 1924 during the 1920s era.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]The 1930s were heartbreaking years for Uruguay football fans and their national team only won the South American Championship in 1935. The next decade also saw Uruguay not living up to the expectations of their fans when they only claim the championship title in 1942.[/su_quote]

However, during the 1950s Uruguay came back stronger and won the title two times in 1956 and 1959. But, they went back to their low performances during the 1960s and held the title for one time in 1967. 1970 was the lowest point for Uruguay fans when their national team could not manage to win a single title for them.

During the 1980’s Uruguay won two Copa America titles in 1983 and 1987. In 1995, they again became the Copa America champions for the 14th time. Lastly, they became the 15th time Copa America winner in 2011. Apart from it, Uruguay also have two FIFA World Cup titles in 1930 and 1950. They also won the FIFA Confederation Cups in 1997 and 2013.

Brazil

#3. Brazil is the 3rd most successful Copa America team with 9 titles to their name. They became the South American Championship for the first time in 1919. They again won the title in 1922 for their fans. However, the next 27 years were very difficult for Brazil football fans when their team could not manage to win the South American Championship title for them.

Brazil again became the South American Championship winner for the third time in 1949. They waited 40 more years to win their fourth Copa America title in 1989.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]However, Brazil’s era in Copa America started in 1997 when they became the Copa America Championship winner for the fifth time. Since then they have won Copa America in 1999, 2004, 2007, and 2011.[/su_quote]

Brazil has a total of 9 South American Championship/ Copa America titles to their name. Therefore, this makes them the third most successful team in Copa America. Apart from it, they have also won 5 FIFA World Cup titles in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.

Chile

#4. Chile is the 4th most successful Copa America team with 2 titles to their name. Since the inaugural season in 1916, Chile remained the underdog team in the tournament and could not win their first title for almost a century.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Even after 40 years of the inaugural season, they finished as runner-ups for two consecutive years in 1955 and 1956.[/su_quote]

Chile won its first Copa America title in 2015. A year later they successfully defended their title in 2016 and became the Copa America champions for the second time. Since then, they are yet to claim their third Copa America title.

Peru

#5. Peru is the 5th most successful team after Chile with 2 Copa America/ South American Championship titles to their name. They won their first South American Championship title in 1939.

However, they waited for the next 36 years to claim back their second Copa Ameria title in 1975. With two titles to their name, they earn their name on our list of most successful Copa America Teams.

Peru has hosted Copa America six times in 1927, 1935, 1939, 1953, 1957, and 2004. They have an overall record of 52 victories, 33 draws, and 57 losses in 142 appearances.

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Paraguay

#6. Paraguay is ranked 6th in most successful Teams in Copa America with 2 titles to their name. They waited 39 years after the inaugural season of the South American Championship to lift their first Trophy in 1953. However, they became Copa America champions for the second time in 1979.

Paraguay has a track record of 64 wins 43 draws 70 losses in 177 appearances. Unfortunately, they have never won a FIFA World Cup title in the history of the game.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]However, they qualified for the four consecutive seasons of the FIFA World Cup from 2010 to 2018. They even reached the quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2010 and this is their best achievement in football so far.[/su_quote]

Bolivia

#7. Bolivia is the 7th most successful team in Copa America history with one title to their name. After participating in only 8 seasons from 1916 to 1959, they won their first and only South American Championship title in 1963.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Since their success, they are continuously taking part in Copa America and reached the finals for the second time in the 1997 season.[/su_quote]

Bolivia has an overall record of 20 wins 26 draws and 73 losses in their 119 Copa America appearances. Apart from it, they also participated in 1930, 1950, and 1994 seasons of the FIFA World Cup but never claimed the trophy.

Colombia

#8. Next, we have Colombia making up the 8th spot on our list of most successful Copa America teams with only one title to their name. From 1916 to 1942 they did not take part in South American Championship.

Finally, Columbia appeared in their first South American Championship in 1945 but finished at 5th place. Since 1975, Colombia is actively taking part in Copa America Tournaments. Finally, they won their first Copa America title in 2001.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Colombia has an overall record of 49 wins 25 draws and 50 losses in their 124 Copa America appearances. They also finished as runner-ups in CONCACAF 2000 tournament.[/su_quote]

However, winning Copa America 2001 season is one of the most prestigious moments of the Colombian football team.

Mexico

#9. Mexico is the 9th most successful Copa America Team in history with 1 Runner up a moment to their name. They started taking part in Copa America in 1993. Even in their inaugural season, they came close to winning the Copa America title but unfortunately finished as runner-ups in the 1993 Copa America Finals.

Mexico finished in the semi finals of Copa America tournament in 1997, 1999 and 2007 season. They have an over all record of 19 Wins 13 draws and 16 losses in their 48 Copa America apperances. All in all, finishing as runner up in their inaugural season of 1993 is Mexico’s best moment in Copa America.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Not only this, Mexico have a total of 11 titles CONCACAF Golden Cup to their name. Moreover, they also won the FIFA Confederation Cup in 1999.[/su_quote]

Ecuador

#10. Finally, we have Ecuador as the 10th most successful team in Copa America with 2 time fourth position titles to their name. They started playing South American championship in 1939 and since then, they are the part of the tournament as an active team. Their most successful in Copa America came when they finished 4th in 1959 and 1993 tournaments.

Ecuador has an over all record of 16 wins 26 draws and 84 losses in their 126 Copa America/ South American championship appearances.

[su_quote style=”flat-blue”]Apart from it, this team also takes part in FIFA World Cup, and Pan American games. With top goal scorers such as Enner Valencia, and Agustin Delgado, Ecuador is one of the most successful teams in Copa America.[/su_quote]

FAQs

Who is the all-time top scorer in Copa América?

Norberto Méndez and Zizinho jointly share the all-time top scorer in Copa America with 17 Goals. You may call it a co incidence but Both Aregntine and Brazalian football legends are the all time top scorers in Copa America.

Has the US ever won the Copa América?

US is not a memebr in the COPA America. So it has never won a Copa America in the history of the football.

Has Peru ever won Copa América?

Yes, Peru have won two Copa America Titles in 1939 and 1975. Therefore, they are one of the most successful teams in Copa America.

Who was the top scorer in Copa 2021?

Lionel Messi and Emilano Martinez were top scorers in COPA 2021 with both scoring 4 Goals each in the tournament.

Conclusion

So here is our list. Which Copa America Playing team should also make it on our list. Pease let us know in the comment box.

Top 10 Most Successful Teams In Copa America History | 2023 Updated