What is CONMEBOL?
CONMEBOL — the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol — is the South American confederation of FIFA: founded in 1916, the oldest continental confederation in the sport, uniting the ten associations of South America from its headquarters in Luque, Paraguay.[1]
What does CONMEBOL govern?
The Copa América — the world's oldest continental championship, first played in 1916; the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana in club soccer; the women's editions of both; and South America's World Cup qualifying, famously the hardest round-robin in the international game.[1] [2]
When was it founded and who leads it?
Founded July 9, 1916 in Buenos Aires, during the first Copa América; led since 2016 by Alejandro Domínguez of Paraguay.[1] [3]
Why does CONMEBOL matter?
Its ten nations have won ten men's World Cups, and its competitions certify the standing of every South American professional — for players from the region, CONMEBOL competition records are the sport's core credentials.[1] [2]
References
- CONMEBOL — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- CONMEBOL — Copa Libertadores. Accessed August 2026.
- CONMEBOL — Institutional. Accessed August 2026.