Uruguay at the Copa América
The Copa América is the international championships contested among national teams from South America. Uruguay is one of the 10 CONMEBOL nations and is a regular participant in the tournament. Uruguay played in the very first tournament in 1916.
Uruguay's dominance in the 1920s, with victories in 1917, 1920, and 1926, solidified their status as a powerhouse in South American football.
Uruguay have won the tournament a record 15 times (tied with Argentina). Winning years: 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959-E, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995 and 2011.
Related Pages
- All Countries that have participated in the Copa America
- Host Countries for the Copa América
- Copa América Winners List
- Copa América History
- About Sport in Uruguay
- Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup
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