The 1995 Copa América final was the final match of the
1995 Copa América. It was held on July 23, 1995, in
Montevideo, Uruguay. This was the fourth final for both Uruguay and
reigning World Champion Brazil, and the third final featuring the two teams; previously Uruguay had defeated Brazil in
1983, with Brazil returning the favor in
1989 at the
Estádio do Maracanã.
Uruguay won the match 5–3 on
penalties, continuing its historic run of winning every international tournament held in Uruguay. This remarkable streak includes South American Championships victories in
1917,
1923,
1924,
1942,
1956, and
1967, and the
1930 FIFA World Cup.