Each Copa América since 1987 has its own mascot. Gardelito, the mascot for the 1987 competition, was the first Copa América mascot. The mascot designs show some representing a characteristic feature (costume, flora, fauna, etc.) of the host country.
The Copa América mascot is frequently one or more anthropomorphic characters targeted at children with cartoon shows and other merchandise released to coincide with the competition.
List of mascots
edit| Edition | Mascot | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina 1987 | Gardelito | A handsome, manly little doll representing the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel, an Argentine idol. |
| Brazil 1989 | Tico | A rufous-bellied thrush in Brazil's reserve blue kit. |
| Chile 1991 | Guaso | A huaso with the colors of the flag of Chile. |
| Ecuador 1993 | Choclito | A corn cob with the colors of the flag of Ecuador. |
| Uruguay 1995 | Torito | A bull in a Uruguay national team kit. |
| Bolivia 1997 | Tatu | A nine-banded armadillo. |
| Paraguay 1999 | Tagua | A wild boar, symbolizing the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay with an arid and hostile climate. |
| Colombia 2001 | Ameriko | An alien in the colors of the flag of Colombia. |
| Peru 2004 | Chasqui | Chasquis were messengers of the Inca empire, well known for their athleticism. |
| Venezuela 2007 | Guaky 
|
A scarlet macaw, a bird representative of Venezuela. He wore the traditional burgundy jersey of the Venezuela national football team. His wings have the tricolor national flag, as well as its eight stars on them. |
| Argentina 2011 | Tangolero[1] | An American rhea (ñandú). Its name is a portmanteau which combines the words tango and gol (Spanish for "goal"); a literal translation could be Tangoaler. |
| Chile 2015 | Zincha | A culpeo fox, was unveiled on 17 November 2014. The name of the mascot was chosen by the public over two other options, "Andi" and "Kul". |
| Brazil 2019 | Zizito 
|
A capybara. The mascot was unveiled on 5 April 2019 and first seen on Brazilian TV network Rede Globo, the big rodent is friendly with all other animals. The name was decided on 12 April 2019 naming "Zizito" after legendary Brazilian footballer Zizinho, over one option "Capibi". |
| Brazil 2021 | Pibe | A dog. The mascot was unveiled on 1 December 2019 two days before the final draw is described as a funny, cheerful, agile and unique mascot with which the organization of the competition describes the dog that will represent the Copa América. "This is the maximum specimen of the new South American race. His name was revealed on 3 December in the Copa América 2020 draw. |
| United States 2024 | Capitán | The eagle. The inspiration for the choice of an eagle as the mascot for the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, was born from the symbolism that this majestic animal has in various cultures of the Americas, illustrating strength, boldness, and excellence. |
See also
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