Argentina, as the first country alphabetically, hosted the tournament between 27 June and 12 July.

Uruguay successfully defended their title, winning a record 13th Copa América.

Defending champions Uruguay received a bye into the semi-finals.

With four goals, Arnoldo Iguarán was the top scorer in the tournament.

[2] Nelson Gutiérrez Rogelio Delgado Luis Capurro Sergio Batista Carlos Valderrama Diego Maradona Careca