Argentina record at Copa America: Best Record, Most Goals, Appearances

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Lionel Messi will once again don the captain's armband for Argentina in the upcoming Copa America 2024, aiming to defend their title.

La Albiceleste ended a long trophy drought in 2021, with Messi securing his first international silverware by defeating arch-rival Brazil 1-0 in a memorable final.

This victory marked the beginning of a golden era for the South American giants, who went on to clinch the historic World Cup in 2022. As Argentina head into the Copa America 2024, they are once again one of the top contenders to lift the trophy.

Argentina's Performance and Record in Copa America

Argentina boasts a rich history in the Copa America, having qualified for all 47 editions, though they withdrew from the competition four times in 1939, 1949, 1953, and 2001 due to various political and other reasons.

Heading into the 2024 tournament, Argentina is tied with Uruguay as the most successful team in Copa America history, each having won 15 titles.

Argentina’s triumphs came in the years 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, and 2021.

Argentina's Copa America Stats

Argentina's Copa America record highlights its superiority and consistency. They have played 202 matches, winning 127, drawing 42, and losing 33, for a total of 474 goals. These statistics indicate Argentina's massive impact to the tournament's prominence as well as its long-standing competitive edge.

Argentina's Copa America Key Players and Records

Lionel Messi is not only the current leader of the team but also Argentina’s all-time appearance-maker in Copa America. He shares this record with Chile's Sergio Livingstone, having played 34 games across six tournaments.

The Inter Miami star has also netted 13 goals in the Copa America, tying with Argentina legends Gabriel Batistuta and Juan Manuel Moreno. Although former legend Norberto Mendez holds the top scoring record with 17 goals.

Argentina have been drawn into Group A alongside Peru, Chile, and Canada. They will kick off their title defense against Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia on June 20.