1989 Copa América
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The 1989 Copa América football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten CONMEBOL member nations participated.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Brazil |
Dates | 1–16 July |
Teams | 10 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
Final positions | |
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Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 26 |
Goals scored | 55 (2.12 per match) |
Attendance | 968,976 (37,268 per match) |
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Best player(s) | ![]() |
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Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã. This achievement ended a 19-year streak without official titles for the Brazilians. The last one had been in the 1970 World Cup. The final match between Brazil and Uruguay on Maracanã Stadium also marks exactly 39 years, on another 16 July since the FIFA World Cup 1950 Final.
Moreover, Brazil was victorious in the Copa América after a 40-year hiatus, and this achievement ended Brazil's 19-year streak without an official championship since the 1970 World Cup.
The top scorer was Brazilian Bebeto. He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.