2015 Copa América

South American football tournament.

The 2015 Copa América was held in Chile from June 11 to July 4, 2015, marking the 44th edition of the tournament. The competition featured 12 teams, including 10 from CONMEBOL and two invited teams, Jamaica and Mexico. Matches were played across nine venues in eight host cities, with the Estadio Nacional in Santiago hosting the opening match and final.

The opening game saw Chile defeat Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago. Group A emerged as particularly competitive, featuring Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, and Bolivia. In the group stages, Chile and Argentina impressed with strong performances, while Brazil struggled and was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Paraguay on penalties.

The semi-finals saw Chile defeat Peru 2-1, while Argentina dominated Paraguay with a 6-1 victory. The final took place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago on July 4, where Chile faced Argentina. After a tense 0-0 draw in regular and extra time, the match went to penalties. Chile emerged victorious with a 4-1 shootout win, securing their first-ever Copa América title.

Eduardo Vargas of Chile and Paolo Guerrero of Peru shared the top scorer award with four goals each. Lionel Messi was named the tournament's best player, while Claudio Bravo won the award for best goalkeeper. The competition saw a total of 59 goals scored across 26 matches, averaging 2.27 goals per game. This victory marked a significant moment for Chilean football, as they finally claimed their first major international trophy after hosting the tournament for the seventh time.