The 1989 Copa América
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tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten
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member nations participated.
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. The last one had been in the 1970 World Cup. The final match between Brazil and Uruguay on
Maracanã Stadium
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also marks exactly 39 years, on another 16 July since the
FIFA World Cup 1950 Final.
Moreover, Brazil was victorious in the Copa América after a 40-year hiatus, and this achievement ended Brazil's 19-year streak without an official championship since the
1970 World Cup.
The top scorer was Brazilian
Bebeto
José Roberto Gama de Oliveira (born 16 February 1964), known as Bebeto (), is a Brazilian former professional football player who played as a forward. He entered politics in the 2010 Brazilian general elections and was elected to the Legis ...
. He scored six times, including three in the final group stage.
Venues
Squads
For a complete list of all participating squads, see: ''
1989 Copa América squads''
First round
The tournament was set up in two groups of five teams each. Each team played one match against each of the other teams within the same group. The top two teams in each group advanced to the final stage.
Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.
* Tie-breaker
** If teams finish leveled on points, the following tie-breakers are used:
*# greater goal difference in all group games;
*# greater number of goals scored in all group games;
*# winner of the head-to-head match between the teams in question;
*# drawing of lots.
Group A
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Group B
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Final round
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Result
Goalscorers
With six goals, Bebeto was the top scorer in the tournament.
External links
Copa América 1989 at RSSSF
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Copa América tournaments
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Copa América
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