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The Copa America tournament was formally known as the South American football championship until 1975, was founded 103 years ago. Are you conversant with this tournament? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the Copa America Cup.

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1.

When was the first Copa America held?
- A.
  
  1914
- B.
  
  1916
- C.
  
  1920
- D.
  
  1918
Correct Answer
B. 1916

Explanation
The first Copa America was held in 1916.

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2.

Which is the first non-south America nation to get to the Copa America finals?
- A.
  
  Peru
- B.
  
  Canada
- C.
  
  USA
- D.
  
  Mexico
Correct Answer
D. Mexico

Explanation
Mexico is the first non-South America nation to reach the Copa America finals. This is because the Copa America is a tournament primarily for South American national teams. Mexico, being a CONCACAF nation, participated in the Copa America as an invited guest team. In 1993, Mexico reached the finals of the tournament, becoming the first non-South American team to achieve this feat.

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3.

When did Colombia win It's first Copa America?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  1997
Correct Answer
A. 2001

Explanation
Colombia won its first Copa America in 2001.

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4.

Which Brazilian player was 2004 highest goal scorer?
- A.
  
  Ronaldo
- B.
  
  Adriano
- C.
  
  Ronaldinho
- D.
  
  Cafu
Correct Answer
B. Adriano

Explanation
Adriano was the highest goal scorer in 2004.

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5.

Which Copa America final game has the highest goal difference?
- A.
  
  Brazil vs Paraguay 1949
- B.
  
  Brazil vs Uruguay 1999
- C.
  
  Uruguay vs Chile 1987
- D.
  
  Argentina vs Mexico 1993
Correct Answer
A. Brazil vs Paraguay 1949

Explanation
The Copa America final game with the highest goal difference is Brazil vs Paraguay 1949.

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6.

Which country always win the cup anything they host it?
- A.
  
  Brazil
- B.
  
  Argentina
- C.
  
  Uruguay
- D.
  
  Paraguay
Correct Answer
C. Uruguay

Explanation
Uruguay is the correct answer because they have a strong history in football and have won the FIFA World Cup twice in the past. They won the cup when they hosted it in 1930 and again in 1950. This track record suggests that Uruguay has a good chance of winning the cup whenever they host it.

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7.

When was Copa America centenario played?
- A.
  
  2016
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2008
- D.
  
  1949
Correct Answer
A. 2016

Explanation
The Copa America Centenario was played in 2016. This special edition of the tournament was organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Copa America, the oldest international football competition in the world. The tournament took place in the United States and featured 16 teams from the Americas, including traditional South American powerhouses such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. The final was held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Chile emerging as the champions after defeating Argentina in a penalty shootout.

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8.

Which Country was supposed to host the Copa America in 2015 before Chile was announced the host?
- A.
  
  Argentina
- B.
  
  Brazil
- C.
  
  Paraguay
- D.
  
  Colombia
Correct Answer
B. Brazil

Explanation
In 2015, Brazil was initially supposed to host the Copa America before Chile was announced as the host.

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9.

Which country was the first non-south America to host the tournament?
- A.
  
  Canada
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  USA
- D.
  
  Cuba
Correct Answer
C. USA

Explanation
The United States was the first non-South American country to host the tournament.

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10.

Which country has hosted the tournament most?
- A.
  
  Mexico
- B.
  
  Brazil
- C.
  
  Uruguay
- D.
  
  Argentina
Correct Answer
D. Argentina

Explanation
Argentina has hosted the tournament most because it has hosted the Copa America tournament a total of nine times. This is the highest number of times any country has hosted the tournament.

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