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Copa América 1989

1989 Copa América
1989 Copa América logo.png
Tournament details
Host country Brazil
Dates July 1 – 16
Teams 10 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s) 4 (in 4 host cities)
Final positions
Champions  Brazil (4th title)
Runners-up  Uruguay
Third place  Argentina
Fourth place  Paraguay
Tournament statistics
Matches played 26
Goals scored 55 (2.12 per match)
Top scorer(s) Brazil Bebeto (6 goals)
Best player Uruguay Rubén Sosa
1987
1991

The Copa América 1989 football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten CONMEBOL member nations participated.

Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã.

The top scorer was Brazilian Bebeto. He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.

For a complete list of all participating squads: 1989 Copa América squads

The tournament was set up in two groups of five teams each. Each team played one match against each of the other teams within the same group. The top two teams in each group advanced to the final stage.

Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.


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