South America
•
League
Copa America
16
Teams
32
Matches
South America
•
League
16
Teams
32
Matches
Argentina
Colombia
Argentina won
Canada
Uruguay
Draw
Uruguay
Colombia
Colombia won
Argentina
Canada
Argentina won
Uruguay
Brazil
Draw
Colombia
Panama
Colombia won
Venezuela
Canada
Draw
Argentina
Ecuador
Draw
Brazil
Colombia
Draw
Costa Rica
Paraguay
Costa Rica won
Europa League
Lukas Kuebler scored in each half as Freiburg beat Braga 3-1 at home on Thursday to win 4-3 on aggregate and and qualify for the Europa League final where they will face Aston Villa.
Aston Villa produced a ruthless second leg performance at Villa Park to dismantle Nottingham Forest 4-0 and overturn a first leg deficit, sealing a 4-1 aggregate win in their Europa League semi final.
Real Madrid’s season has descended into chaos, with Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde reportedly needing stitches after a second bust up with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni in the space of two days.
| # | Team | P | W | L | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venezuela
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
W
W
W
|
| 2 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
L
W
W
W
|
| 3 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
W
W
W
W
|
| 4 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
W
W
D
W
W
|
| 5 |
Panama
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
L
W
W
L
|
| 6 |
Brazil
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
D
W
D
|
Top 4 qualify for European competition
Venezuela
VEN
Uruguay
URU
Argentina
ARG
Colombia
COL
Panama
PAN
Brazil
BRA
Copa América is South America’s premier international football tournament and the oldest continental competition in the sport. It brings together the national teams of CONMEBOL to compete for the region’s top prize.
Organised by CONMEBOL, the tournament remains one of the most competitive and historically significant competitions in world football. As of 12 April 2026, the most recent edition was held in 2024.
Copa América was first held in 1916 as the South American Championship. It is the oldest international football tournament and has played a central role in the development of the game in South America.
The competition was renamed Copa América in 1975 and has since undergone several format changes. Due to the limited number of teams in South America, the tournament has regularly adapted its structure, including the use of invited teams in modern editions.
The format of Copa América varies slightly between editions, but recent tournaments provide a clear structure.
Teams level on points are separated by:
Uruguay dominated the early decades of the competition, winning multiple titles and establishing themselves as one of the leading football nations in South America.
Argentina and Brazil have defined the modern era of Copa América. Both nations have consistently competed for titles and produced multiple successful generations.
Chile disrupted the traditional hierarchy by winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, marking the most successful period in the nation’s history.
Lionel Messi – 13 goals (as of 2024), the leading scorer among active players
Lionel Messi has been central to Argentina’s recent success, leading the team to Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
Alexis Sánchez played a decisive role in Chile’s back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016, delivering key performances in knockout matches.
Zizinho was one of Brazil’s standout players in the early years of the competition and remains one of its all-time leading scorers.
Lionel Scaloni led Argentina to Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024, overseeing a consistent and effective team structure.
Óscar Tabárez guided Uruguay to the 2011 title, restoring the team’s position among South America’s leading sides.
Copa América is one of the most demanding international tournaments due to the intensity and quality of South American football. Matches are often physical, tactical and decided by small margins.
It remains a key measure of international strength and a major stage for elite players.
Success in Copa América carries significant historical and cultural importance across South America.
