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How Long Since Colombia Won a Copa America?

Colombia — last major trophy

🏆 2001 Copa America

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The story

Colombia won the tournament unbeaten on home soil, beating Mexico 1-0 in the final, for their only Copa America title.

Colombia's trophy history

Colombia's only major trophy came at the 2001 Copa America, which they hosted at a tense moment in the country's history — the tournament went ahead despite security concerns and the withdrawal of Argentina, who pulled out over safety fears. Colombia won every match they played, finishing unbeaten and conceding just twice in six games, and beat Mexico 1-0 in the final through an Ivan Cordoba header. It remains the country's only Copa America title and their only major trophy overall — Colombia has never reached a World Cup final, with their best finish a quarterfinal appearance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, led by James Rodriguez, who won the tournament's Golden Boot with six goals.

All major titles

CompetitionTitles won
FIFA World Cup0
Copa America1
Confederations Cup0

Major finals

YearCompetitionResultDetail
2001Copa AmericaWon1-0 vs Mexico, as hosts
2024Copa AmericaRunner-upLost 1-0 (aet) to Argentina

Legendary players

Interesting facts

Frequently asked questions

When did Colombia win their only major trophy?

The 2001 Copa America, held as hosts, beating Mexico 1-0 in the final.

Has Colombia ever won a World Cup?

No, their best finish is the quarterfinal, reached at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Why did Argentina not play in the 2001 Copa America?

Argentina withdrew before the tournament over security concerns in Colombia at the time.

Has Colombia come close to a second Copa America title?

Yes — they reached the 2024 final but lost 1-0 in extra time to Argentina.

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