The 1989 Copa América football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July.

Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the Estádio do Maracanã.

This achievement ended a 19-year streak without official titles for the Brazilians.

He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.

The top two teams in each group advanced to the final stage.