The 1999 Copa América was a football tournament held in Paraguay, from 29 June to 18 July.

In order to bring the number of competing teams to twelve, CONMEBOL invited CONCACAF's Mexico, accepting their fourth invitation, and AFC's Japan, who made their debut at the tournament.

As with previous tournaments, all ten members of CONMEBOL participated in the competition.

The opening and final game were hosted by Estadio Defensores del Chaco.

With five goals apiece, Ronaldo and Rivaldo were the tournament's top scorers.