CONMEBOL Copa America 2021 (champions - Argentina)
The 2021 Copa America final at the Maracana on 10 July 2021 ended Argentina 1-0 Brazil - Angel Di Maria chipping Ederson in the 22nd minute from Rodrigo De Paul's long pass - ending Argentina's 28-year title drought with their 15th Copa America. Messi was named best player of the tournament.
Why this wins its question: The drought-ending Maracana final bound to CONMEBOL's own report, opening the Argentina 2021-2022-2024 title run that this graph links through to the 2026 final defeat.
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Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America 2021 final at the Maracana on 10 July 2021, winning their 15th title and their first trophy in 28 years, as visitors in Brazil.
Angel Di Maria scored the only goal in the 22nd minute, controlling Rodrigo De Paul's pass from his own half and chipping goalkeeper Ederson; Lionel Messi was named best player of the tournament, finishing joint top scorer with Luis Diaz on four goals.