The match was played on 24 July at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires, between Uruguay and Paraguay.

[4][5] With the win, Uruguay earned the right to represent CONMEBOL in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

Both Uruguay and Paraguay entered the match having previously won the competition multiple times.

Uruguay held the joint record of 14 Copa América titles, having had last won it in 1995.

Man of the Match: Luis Suárez (Uruguay) Assistant referees: Marcio Santiago (Brazil) Francisco Mondría (Chile) Fourth official: Enrique Osses (Chile)