Copa America 1989 Semi-Final
Brazil's 1989 Copa América triumph: a decisive group-stage victory, not a knockout final.
The 1989 Copa América was hosted by Brazil and won by the host nation, who lifted their first official international title since the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- Copa América 1989
- Stage
- Semi-Final
- Teams
- Brazil vs Argentina
- Venue
- Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- Result
- Brazil advanced to the Final
Lore & Background
The tournament did not have a semi-final stage. Instead, the format was a first group stage followed by a final group stage (round-robin) among the top four teams, with the winner of that final group stage crowned champion. Brazil defeated Uruguay 1-0 in the decisive match of the final group stage to win the tournament.
Reader's Guide
Brazil's victory in 1989 marked their first Copa América title since the tournament's renewal in 1975. The team did not lose a final on penalties; they won the tournament outright.
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