The 1975 Copa América was held in various countries, as the tournament was played as home-and-away matches. It was the 30th edition of the tournament.
In 1975 the Copa América adopted a new format, replacing the round-robin style with a group stage followed by knockout rounds.
The 1975 tournament was significant as it was the first to feature all ten CONMEBOL members — Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
In the final, Peru emerged victorious by defeating Colombia 1-0 in a playoff match, securing their second Copa América title.
Trivia
- The number of years between tournaments has varied, the average is about 2.3 years. The longest break between tournaments was eight years from 1967 to 1975.
- The 1975 tournament was the first to be named Copa América. Previously it was called the South American Championships.
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 1975
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