Argentina’s Accomplishments in the Copa AmericaArgentina’s Accomplishments in the Copa America In 2021, Argentina triumphed in the Copa America, ending their lengthy drought and bringing Lionel Messi his first championship as skipper. Messi’s achievement culminated years of perseverance and disappointments, marking a significant milestone in his international career. Despite the Copa America victory being overshadowed by their stunning triumph at the 2022 World Cup, Argentina remains a formidable contender for the 2024 edition in the United States. Historical Record Argentina and Uruguay have jointly claimed the most Copa America titles, with 15 apiece. The tournament’s history spans 47 editions, with Argentina participating in all but four. Qualification for 2024 As the reigning champions, Argentina has automatically qualified for the 2024 Copa America, along with the other nine CONMEBOL members. Six CONCACAF nations will complete the 16-team lineup. Most Appearances and Goals Lionel Messi holds the record for most Copa America appearances (36) and has scored 13 goals. He shares the latter mark with Argentina greats Gabriel Batistuta and Juan Manuel Moreno. Conclusion Argentina’s Copa America legacy is one of success and prestige. With a rich history and a plethora of talented players, the nation continues to be a force to be reckoned with in international football.
Argentina ended their long wait for a Copa America title in 2021 as Lionel Messi finally lifted the trophy as captain in Rio de Janeiro.
Messi’s success came after years of frustration and eventual defeat as the former Barcelona superstar finally won a major international title with La Albiceleste.
That victory was somewhat overshadowed by their stunning win at the 2022 World Cup, but Argentina are among the favourites to lift the trophy again in the United States in 2024.
The Sports News looks at Argentina’s historical record at the Copa America, including titles won, matches played and player records.
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Has Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America?
All ten members of CONMEBOL automatically qualified for the 2024 Copa America, with Argentina as reigning champions. Six CONCACAF countries complete the final 16 teams.
Argentina’s Copa America Record
Holders Argentina are tied with rivals Uruguay as the joint most successful country in the competition’s history, with 15 titles each.
| Nation | Number of titles | Years of winning |
| 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 |
| Chili | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Paraguay | 2 | 1953, 1979 |
| Peru | 2 | 1939, 1975 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 1963 |
| Colombia | 1 | 2001 |
Argentina has qualified for all 47 editions of the Copa America, but has withdrawn four times: in 1939, 1949, 1953 and 2001.
| Team | Games played | wins | Pulls* | To lose | Goals for | Goals against |
| Argentina | 205 | 130 | 42 | 33 | 49 | 182 |
*Draws include matches won or lost via penalty shootouts.
Argentina Copa America most goals, appearances
Unsurprisingly, Messi is Argentina’s most important player at the Copa America as he aims for more records in 2024.
Messi surpassed Chile’s Sergio Livingstone to claim the appearance record with 35 matches played in the Copa America in seven tournaments with his 90 minutes against Canada in the opening match of the 2024 Copa America.
The Inter Miami star has also scored 13 Copa America goals, level with Argentine greats Gabriel Batistuta and Juan Manuel Moreno. Norberto Mendez leads the way on 17.
| Name | Number of matches | Number of tournaments |
| Lionel Messi | 36 | 7 |
| Javier Mascherano | 26 | 5 |
| Sergio Aguero | 24 | 5 |
| Angel of Mary | 26 | 6 |
| Javier Zanetti | 22 | 5 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 24 | 5 |
| Name | Number of goals |
| Norberto Mendez | 17 |
| Lionel Messi | 13 |
| Gabriel Batistuta | 13 |
| José Manuel Moreno | 13 |
| Herminio Maschio | 11 |
| Angel Labruna | 10 |
