The 1959 Copa América was held in Argentina, from 7 March – 4 April. It was the 26th edition of the tournament, and the seond in 1959.
In 1959 there were two South American Championships held in the same year, in Ecuador (December) and Argentina (March-April).
Trivia
- At the time the tournament was named the South American Championship. It was not called the Copa América until after 1967.
- Pelé only competed in one South American Championship, in Argentina 1959.
Related Pages
- Copa America Host Countries
- More about the Copa América
- Copa America Winners List
- Copa América Trivia
- About the Sport of Football (Soccer)
- About Sport in Argentina
- Argentina at the Copa America
- About Sport in 1959