Copa America: Argentina’s Analysis

Argentina’s national team comes to Copa America 2024 in search of a back-to-back championship with a combination of experience and young talent. As reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, they have high expectations.

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With Lionel Messi leading the attack and in what could be his ‘Last Dance’, ‘La Albiceleste’ seeks to consolidate its dominance in the American continent. However, they face pressure to maintain their status and fierce competition from other contenders. A winning mentality and team spirit will be crucial to their success in reaffirming their continental throne on U.S. soil.

FIFA Ranking: 1

Coach:

• Name: Lionel Sebastian Scaloni
• Age: 46 years old
• Profile: Former Argentine player and current coach of the national team with whom he has won the World Cup (2022), Copa America (2021), Finalissima (2021) and the FIFA Best Coach of the Year award in the 2021/2022 season.

National Team Statistics in Copa America:

• Appearances: 47
• Record: 126 wins, 40 draws and 36 defeats.
• Best performance: 15 times champion (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993 and 2021).

Best Player:

• Name: Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini
• Age: 36 years old
• Team: Inter Miami CF
• Position: Forward
• Profile: Argentine player, considered one of the best of all time. Noted for his skill, vision and numerous titles with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.