2001 Copa América
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Key facts
- Host country
- Colombia
- Dates
- 11–29 July
- Teams
- 12 (from 2 confederations)
- Venue
- 7 (in 7 host cities)
- Champions
- Colombia (1st title)
- Runners up
- Mexico
- Third place
- Honduras
- Fourth place
- Uruguay
- Goals scored
- 60 (2.31 per match)
- Top scorer s
- Víctor Aristizábal , (6 goals)
- Best player
- Amado Guevara
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Encyclopedic overview
The 2001 Copa América was held in Colombia, from 11 to 29 July. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body. Colombia won the tournament for the 1st time without conceding a goal.
Brazil were the two-time defending champions, but they were knocked out of the tournament by Honduras after suffering a 0–2 defeat in the quarter-final.
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