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The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América 2011 Argentina, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Argentina from July 1 to 24. The draw for the tournament was held in La Plata on November 11, 2010. Uruguay won the tournament after defeating Paraguay 3–0 in the final, giving them a record 15th Copa América title and their first since 1995. Paraguay, as the tournament runner-up, earned the Copa Bolivia; Paraguay's performance was noteworthy, as they were able to reach the finals without winning a single game in the tournament; their success in the final stages was achieved by the way of penalty shoot-outs. As the tournament champion, Uruguay earned the right to represent CONMEBOL in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, held in Brazil. Peru finished third after defeating Venezuela 4–1 in the third-place match. ==Competing nations== Both Japan and Mexico were invited to join the CONMEBOL nations in the tournament.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Mexico and Japan are confirmed in the 43rd edition of the Copa America )〕 Following a proposal by UEFA regarding national teams competing in tournaments organised by confederations different from their own, it was reported on November 23, 2009 that the two countries might not be able to take part in the 2011 Copa América. However, on March 31, 2010, CONCACAF confirmed that Mexico would be allowed to send their 2012 U-23 Olympic Team, supplemented with five over-age players. In addition to Mexico sending a weaker team than those teams sent in previous participations, eight of the Mexican players originally called to play the Copa America 2011 were suspended because of indiscipline one week before the competition started. Japan's participation was in doubt after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, but the Japan Football Association confirmed on March 16, 2011 that they would participate. However, the Japanese FA later withdrew from the tournament on April 4, 2011 citing scheduling conflict with re-scheduled J. League matches. Following a meeting with the leadership of the Argentine Football Association, the Japanese FA decided to hold off on their final decision until April 15. The Japanese FA later announced on April 14 that they would compete in the competition using mainly European based players. The Japanese FA withdrew their team again on May 16 citing difficulties with European clubs in releasing Japanese players.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Japan withdraws from Copa America )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Japan withdraw from Copa America )〕 On the next day, CONMEBOL sent a formal invitation letter to the Costa Rican Football Federation inviting Costa Rica as replacement. Costa Rica accepted the invitation later that day.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Costa Rica will play the Copa America )〕 The following twelve teams, shown with pre-tournament FIFA World Rankings, played in the tournament: * (10) (hosts) * (93) * (5) (holders) * (27) * (54) * (55) (invitee) * (68) * (9) (invitee) * (32) * (49) * (18) * (69) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「2011 Copa América」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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