Copa América 1993
Argentina's record 14th Copa América title, their last until 2021.
The 1993 Copa América was the 36th edition of CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams, held in Ecuador from 15 June to 4 July. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, along with invited teams Mexico and the United States from CONCACAF. Argentina defeated Mexico 2–1 in the final to win their record 14th continental championship, which was also their last senior title until 2021.
Quick Facts
- Tournament host
- Ecuador
- Final opponent
- Mexico
- Final score
- 2-1 (after extra time)
- Top scorer (argentina)
- Gabriel Batistuta, Claudio Caniggia
- Key defender
- José Chamot
- Goalkeeper
- Sergio Goycochea
Lore & Background
This was the first Copa América in which neither Brazil nor Uruguay finished in the top four, a feat that next occurred in 2015. The top scorer of the tournament was José Luis Dolgetta of Venezuela with four goals. A total of 64 goals were scored in 26 matches, averaging 2.46 goals per match.
Reader's Guide
The tournament featured three groups of four teams each. Teams played one match against each other within the group, with two points for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a defeat. The first and second placed teams from each group advanced to the quarter-finals, along with the two best third-placed teams. Tie-breakers were: greater goal difference in all group games, greater number of goals scored, winner of the head-to-head match, and drawing of lots.
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