How Peru hosted the 2004 Copa América and crowned a historic double champion
In short: In 2004, Peru hosted the 41st Copa América, bringing together twelve nations for a high-stakes football tournament. The event, featuring an Incan-inspired mascot and a popular theme song, saw Brazil secure a dramatic victory over Argentina, marking a rare moment where they held both continental and global titles simultaneously.
The 2004 Copa América, held from 6 to 25 July, represented the sixth time Peru served as the host nation for this prestigious South American championship. Organized by CONMEBOL, the tournament featured the ten standard South American football associations alongside two invited guests, Mexico and Costa Rica. Each of the twelve participating teams was required to submit a roster of twenty-two players to compete in the matches.
The competition structure was designed to ensure intense play, with teams divided into three groups of four. Each squad played every other team in their group once, with a standard point system awarding three points for a win and one for a draw. Advancement to the quarter-finals was determined by group standing, with the top two teams from each group moving forward, joined by the two highest-ranked third-place finishers. In the event of a tie in the standings, criteria included total points, total goals scored, and, if necessary, a drawing of lots by the organizing committee.
The tournament concluded with Brazil defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout, a result that allowed Brazil to claim the Copa América title while already reigning as World Cup champions. This feat marked the second time in history the nation achieved this dual-title status, mirroring their success following the 1997 edition. The tournament was marked by high offensive output, with 78 goals scored across 26 matches, averaging three goals per game. Adriano led the scoring with seven goals, while the tournament's official mascot, Chasqui, paid homage to ancient Incan messengers. Despite the success of the official theme song, "Más Allá de los Sueños," performer Gian Marco could not attend the closing ceremony due to touring commitments.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 2004 Copa América
- Also: Wikidata — Copa América 2004 · CC0
- Also: Wikidata — 2004 Copa América Final · CC0
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