Copa América 1989
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| Tournament details | |
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| 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)
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| Runners-up |  Uruguay |
| Third place |  Argentina |
| Fourth place |  Paraguay |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Goals scored | 55 (2.12 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Bebeto (6 goals) |
| Best player |
Rubén Sosa
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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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