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1997 Copa America

1997 Copa América
1997 Copa América logo.svg
Tournament details
Host country Bolivia
Dates June 11 – 29
Teams 12 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s) 5 (in 5 host cities)
Final positions
Champions  Brazil (5th title)
Runners-up  Bolivia
Third place  Mexico
Fourth place  Peru
Tournament statistics
Matches played 26
Goals scored 67 (2.58 per match)
Top scorer(s) Mexico Luis Hernández
(6 goals)
Best player Brazil Ronaldo
1995
1999

Bolivia hosted the Copa América for the second time in its 38th edition. It was held from June 11 to 29. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body.

There is no qualifying for the final tournament. All South American countries (10 countries) participate, along with two more invited countries, making a total of 12 teams competing in the tournament.

In the 1997 edition, Costa Rica and Mexico were the invitees.

The tournament was won by Brazil, who became the first team to hold the Copa América and the World Cup at the same time, a feat they would repeat in 2004.

For a complete list of participating squads: 1997 Copa América squads

Argentina Argentina

Bolivia Bolivia

Brazil Brazil


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