Tournament details | |
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Host country | Bolivia |
Dates | 10–31 March |
Teams | 7 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Bolivia |
Runners-up | Paraguay |
Third place | Argentina |
Fourth place | Brazil |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 21 |
Goals scored | 91 (4.33 per match) |
Top scorer(s) |
Carlos Alberto Raffo (6 goals) |
The 1963 South American Championship was held in Bolivia between 10 and 31 March 1963. It was won by Bolivia with Paraguay second. This is, so far, Bolivia's only Copa America title.
For a complete list of participating squads see: 1963 South American Championship squads
Chile was not invited due to the Lauca River conflict with Bolivia.
Uruguay withdrew due to the designation of La Paz as a tournament site.
Venezuela did not enter.