| Organising body | AFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 |
| Abolished | 1926; 99 years ago (1926)[n 1] |
| Region | Argentina |
| Number of teams | 12 (1926) |
| Last champions | Boca Juniors (1926) |
TheCopa Estímulo was an officialArgentine football cup competition organized by theArgentine Football Association and first held in 1920. The tournament was contested twice between 1920 and 1926.[3]
Although some versions state the cup had a third edition in 1929, it was indeed played under the1929 Primera División season format (beingGimnasia y Esgrima (LP) the winner). The Association only officialized the 1920 and 1926 Copa Estímulo editions,[1] considering the 1929 championship as aPrimera División title.[2]
In 1920, theArgentina national team travelled toChile to play theSouth American Championship held in that country therefore the Association interrupted thePrimera División championship while the international competition was being played. With the purpose of keeping local teams active, the association created a new tournament to be played during the recess, named "Copa Estímulo". Ten teams took part of the competition, divided into two groups where teams played each other in around-robin tournament. Before finishing the first stage, the cup was abandoned and never went back.[4]Huracán (leading the group "Norte") was declared winner due toBanfield (first in the other zone) disaffiliated from the Football Association.[3]
For the third edition, the trophy would be awarded by the1929 Primera División champion. Unlike theprevious season, the 35 teams participating were split into two groups in around-robin tournament format. Teams finishing first of each zone at the end of the season played a final match, thereforeGimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata won the tournament after defeatingBoca Juniors by 2–1.[5][6][7]
| Ed. | Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1920 | Huracán | Palermo | |||
2 | 1926 | Boca Juniors | Sportivo Balcarce | San Lorenzo Stadium | Buenos Aires | |
| Rank | Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Huracán | 1 | 1920 |
| Boca Juniors | 1 | 1926 |