The 2004 Copa América was held in Peru. It was the 41st edition of the tournament.

The tournament saw the participation of the ten CONMEBOL nations—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela—along with invited teams Mexico and Costa Rica.

In the final, Brazil emerged victorious by defeating Argentina 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, clinching their seventh Copa América title.

Stadium celebrations at Copa America 2004Estadio Nacional del Perú, Lima. Final of the Copa América 2004.

Trivia

  • The mascot for Peru 2004 was a Chasqui, a chasquis. The mascot was modeled after the athletic messengers of the Inca empire. See more about Copa América Mascots.