Argentina’s long wait for Copa America glory ended in 2021 when Lionel Messi, the legendary former Barcelona star, finally lifted the trophy as captain in Rio de Janeiro. This triumph was the culmination of years of frustration and final losses, marking Messi’s first major international title with La Albiceleste. While this victory was significant, it was somewhat overshadowed by Argentina’s spectacular triumph at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Now, Argentina stands on the brink of yet another historic achievement, with their sights set on lifting the Copa America trophy once more in the United States in 2024.
Argentina’s Copa America Record
Argentina’s rich history in the Copa America places them alongside Uruguay as the joint most successful nation in the competition’s history, each boasting 15 titles. Here’s a breakdown of Argentina’s Copa America victories:
| Nation | No. of Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 15 | 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, 2021 |
| Uruguay | 15 | 1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011 |
| Brazil | 9 | 1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019 |
| Chile | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1953, 1979 |
| Peru | 2 | 1939, 1975 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 1963 |
| Colombia | 1 | 2001 |
Argentina has participated in all 47 editions of the Copa America, although they withdrew from the competition on four occasions in 1939, 1949, 1953, and 2001.
Performance Overview
Argentina’s performance in the Copa America is impressive, with the team playing 207 games, winning 131, drawing 43 (including matches decided by penalty shootouts), and losing 33. They have scored 482 goals and conceded 183.
| Team | Games Played | Wins | Draws* | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 207 | 131 | 43 | 33 | 482 | 183 |
*Draws include games won or lost via penalty shootouts.
Messi’s Record-Breaking Achievements
Lionel Messi is Argentina’s leading appearance maker at the Copa America, surpassing Chile’s Sergio Livingstone. As of the 2024 tournament, Messi has played 38 matches across seven tournaments. His 14 goals place him second among Argentina’s top scorers in Copa America history, trailing only Norberto Mendez, who holds the record with 17 goals.
| Player | No. of Matches | No. of Tournaments |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 38 | 7 |
| Javier Mascherano | 26 | 5 |
| Sergio Aguero | 24 | 5 |
| Angel Di Maria | 27 | 6 |
| Javier Zanetti | 22 | 5 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 26 | 5 |
| Player | No. of Goals |
|---|---|
| Norberto Mendez | 17 |
| Lionel Messi | 14 |
| Gabriel Batistuta | 13 |
| Jose Manuel Moreno | 13 |
| Herminio Maschio | 11 |
| Angel Labruna | 10 |
Copa America 2024: The Next Challenge
The 48th edition of the CONMEBOL Copa America will be hosted by the United States, starting on June 20, 2024, and culminating in the final on July 14, 2024, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. All ten CONMEBOL members, including reigning champions Argentina, have automatically qualified for the tournament, with six CONCACAF nations completing the final 16 teams.
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