The 1993 Copa América was the 36th

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tournament for national teams. It was held in

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between 15 June and 4 July. All 10

members took part, but for the first time two nations from outside

were invited to take part in the tournament, to round out the format.

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and the

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, both of

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, were the invited teams for this tournament. Argentina defeated Mexico in the final 2–1 to win their record 14th continental championship, also their last senior title until

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. It was the first edition of the Copa América in which neither

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nor

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finished in the top four.Hace 23 años, la selección argentina ganaba la Copa América por última vez
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Venues

Squads

For a complete list of all participating squads: '' 1993 Copa América squads''

Group stage

The teams were divided into three groups of four teams each. Each team plays one match against each of the other teams within the same group. Two points are awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat. First and second placed teams, in each group, advance to the quarter-finals. The two best third place teams also advance to the quarter-finals. * 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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Group C

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Ranking of third-placed teams

At the end of the first stage, a comparison was made between the third-placed teams of each group. The two third-placed teams with the best results advanced to the quarter-finals.

Knockout stage

Bracket

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Third-place match

Final

Goal scorers

With four goals, José Luis Dolgetta was the top scorer in the tournament.

Final positions

References

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