What is copa america sub20?

Copa America Sub-20 is a biennial football tournament organized by South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) exclusively for players under the age of 20. It was first held in 1954 and has since become an important platform for young players to showcase their skills and gain international exposure.

The tournament usually involves 10 teams from South America, namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The teams are divided into two groups of five, and each team plays four matches in the group stage.

The top four teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, which consists of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final. The winner of Copa America Sub-20 earns a place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Many talented football players have emerged from Copa America Sub-20, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Sergio Aguero. The most successful team in the tournament's history is Argentina, with six titles, followed by Brazil with five. The latest edition of Copa America Sub-20 was held in 2019 in Chile, and the next edition is scheduled for 2021.