Argentina’s Lionel Messi kisses the trophy after beating Brazil 1-0 in the 2021 Copa America final. File
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Q: How many countries each from the CONMEBOL and the CONCACAF continental confederations bodies are participating in the Copa America 2024?
A: CONMEBOL – 10 & CONCACAF – 6
Q: Which two countries have won the Championship the most number of times?
A: Argentina & Uruguay – each 15
Q: Which are the two countries out of 10 from CONMEBOL national teams that have not won the Championship yet?
A: Ecuador & Venezuela
Q: Which country is making its debut in the 2024 edition?
A: Canada
Q: Among the current crop of players, who holds the record for having played in most matches?
A: Lionel Messi
Q: In 1959, two editions of the Copa America were played. Which two countries hosted the tournaments?
A: Argentina and Ecuador
Q: Who was the first player to officially win the best player of the tournament award?
A: Carlos Valderrama of Columbia in 1987
Q: 8. Who is the only player to win Copa America both as a player and a coach?
A: Dunga of Brazil – as a player in 1989 & 1997 and as a coach in 2007
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