The 1979 Copa América Finals were the final series to determine the champion of the 1979 Copa América, the 31st. edition of this continental competition. The final was played in the two-legged tie system, with the team earning more points being the champion. In case both teams finished tied on points, a play-off match would be played in neutral venue, which finally happened as Paraguay and Chile had won one game each.
The first leg was held on November 28 in Defensores del Chaco of Asunción, where Paraguay beat Chile 3–0. The second leg was held in Estadio Nacional of Santiago on November 5, where Chile won 1–0. As both teams tied 2–2 on points, a play-off match was held on December 11 in Vélez Sarsfield's venue, José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires.[1] After the play-off match also finished in a tie (0–0 after extra time), Paraguay was crowned champion on aggregate goals (3–1), winning its second Copa América title.[2]