Argentina Copa America

The Copa América: South America's Premier Football Tournament

A History of Continental Competition

The Copa América, formerly known as the South American Championship, is the oldest continental football tournament in the world. It was first held in 1916 and is organized by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). The tournament is held every four years and features the 10 national teams from South America.

Until 1967, the tournament was known as the South American Championship. In 1967, it was renamed the Copa América in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the South American Football Confederation.

Argentina's Record-Breaking Performance

Argentina is the most successful team in the history of the Copa América, with 16 titles. They won their second straight Copa America championship in 2023, defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final. Lionel Messi, who helped guide Argentina to the final, scored in his nations 2-0 win against Canada in the semifinals.

Messi's goal in the final was his sixth of the tournament, and it earned him the Golden Boot award as the tournament's top scorer. He also won the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player.

Messi's First Major International Title

The Copa América title was Messi's first major international title with Argentina. He had previously come close to winning the World Cup in 2014, but Argentina lost to Germany in the final.

Messi's victory in the Copa América was a major moment in his career. It cemented his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time and gave him the international trophy that had eluded him for so long.