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Ranked: Oldest to newest nations championships in the world

Since I know that more than 90% of the people who have clicked at this article know that the world cup was first held in 1930, their is no need to focus on it. Instead, I present to you the details you need to know about the continental competitions, arranging from the oldest to the most recent.

1. Copa America.

Inaugural edition: 1916.

Region: South America.

Confederation: CONMEBOL.

Current champions: Argentina (15th)

Most successful countries:Argentina and Uruguay (15 titles)

Countries taking part: 12.2. Asian Cup.

Inaugural edition: 1956.

Region: Asia.

Confederation: AFC.

Current champions: Qatar (1st)

Most successful country: Japan (4)

Countries taking part: 24.3. Africa Cup of Nations.

Inaugural edition: 1957.

Region: Africa.

Confederation: CAF.

Current champions: Senegal (1st)

Most successful country: Egypt (7)

Countries taking part: 24.4. European Championship.

Inaugural edition: 1960.

Region: Europe.

Confederation: UEFA.

Current champions: Italy (2nd)

Most successful countries: Germany and Spain (3)

Countries taking part: 24.5. Gold cup.

Inaugural edition: 1963 (First under CONCACAF was in 1991)

Region: North America, Central America and Caribbean.

Confederation: CONCACAF.

Current champions: United States (7th)

Most successful country: Mexico (11)

Countries taking part: 16.6. Nations Cup.

Inaugural edition: 1973.

Region: Oceania.

Confederation: OFC.

Current champions: New Zealand (5th)

Most successful country: New Zealand (5)

Countries taking part: 8.

7. Africa Nations Championship.

Inaugural edition: 2009.

Region: Africa.

Confederation: CAF.

Current champions: Morocco (2nd)

Most successful countries: DR Congo and Morocco (2)

Countries taking part: 16.8.UEFA Nations League.

Inaugural edition: 2018-19.

Region: Europe.

Confederation: UEFA.

Current champions: France (1st)

Most successful countries: France and Portugal (1)

Countries taking part: 55.9. CONCACAF Nations League.

Inaugural edition: 2019-20.

Region: North America, Central America and Caribbean.

Confederation: CONCACAF.

Current champions: United States (1st)

Most successful country: United States (1)

Countries taking part: 41.

Source: Wikipedia.

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