Mexico
(1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2011)
In 1993 El Tri joined the US in being the first countries from outside South America to join in the fun. The Mexicans weren’t the politest of guests, however, beating hosts Ecuador en route to the final. They’re yet to win one, though. Ninth time lucky?
United States
(1993, 1995, 2007)
Following their hosting of World Cup 94, the USA headed to the 1995 Copa in Uruguay with a swagger. A 3-0 victory over Argentina in the group stage was followed by a penalty shootout win against Mexico, before, as they had done at the World Cup, Brazil put them out.
Costa Rica
(1997, 2001, 2004, 2011)
Last year’s surprise World Cup quarter-finalists have form at the Copa America, reaching the…
