The 1983 Copa América final was the final match to determine the champion of the 1983 Copa América, the 32nd. edition of this continental competition. The final was played in the two-legged tie system, with the team earning more points being the champion. The first leg was held on October 27 in Estadio Centenario of Montevideo, where Uruguay beat Brazil 2–0. In the second leg, held on November 4 in Estádio Fonte Nova in Salvador, both teams tied 0–0.

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1983 Copa América final

Event	1983 Copa América
Uruguay Brazil
Uruguay won 3–1 on points
First leg
Uruguay Brazil 2 0
Date	October 27, 1983
Venue	Estadio Centenario, Montevideo
Referee	Héctor Ortiz (Paraguay)
Attendance	65,000
Second leg
Brazil Uruguay 1 1
Date	November 4, 1983
Venue	Estádio Fonte Nova, Salvador
Referee	Edison Pérez (Peru)
Attendance	95,000
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Uruguay was crowned champion winning 3–1 on points (plus 2–0 on aggregate), therefore achieving their 12th. Copa América title.^[1]

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Team	Previous final app.
Uruguay	1919
Brazil	1919, 1922, 1937, 1949, 1953

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Bold indicates winning years

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Uruguay		Round	Brazil
Opponent	Result	Group stage	Opponent	Result
Chile	2–1	Match 1	Ecuador	1–0
Venezuela	3–0	Match 2	Argentina	0–1
Chile	0–2	Match 3	Ecuador	5–0
Venezuela	2–1	Match 4	Argentina	0–0
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts  Uruguay 4 3 0 1 7 4 +3 6  Chile 4 2 1 1 8 2 +6 5  Venezuela 4 0 1 3 1 10 −9 1		Final standings	Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts  Brazil 4 2 1 1 6 1 +5 5  Argentina 4 1 3 0 5 4 +1 5  Ecuador 4 0 2 2 4 10 −6 2
Opponent	Result	Knockout stage	Opponent	Result
Peru	1–0	Semi-finals	Paraguay	1–1
Peru	1–1	Semi-finals	Paraguay	0–0

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Notes

• Uruguay won 2–1 on aggregate
• Brazil qualified on a drawing of lots