Has Argentina Ever Won Copa America?

Argentina's trophy history

Argentina enter this list with one of the most decorated recent runs in international football. After winning the 2021 Copa America against bitter rivals Brazil at the Maracana — Lionel Messi's first senior trophy with the national team — Argentina went on to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in one of the greatest finals ever played, beating France on penalties after a 3-3 draw. They then defended their Copa America crown in 2024, beating Colombia 1-0 after extra time in Miami, before falling short of defending the World Cup itself in 2026, losing 1-0 to Spain in the final. That defeat means Argentina's most recent major trophy is the 2024 Copa America, not the more famous 2022 World Cup.

Argentina's senior international honours

Argentina's World Cup record

Argentina's notable tournament finishes

Legendary Argentina players

• Diego Maradona — Captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and remains one of the sport's greatest ever players.
• Lionel Messi — Led the 2021, 2022, and 2024 title runs, finally winning the World Cup he had chased his whole career.
• Emiliano Martinez — Penalty-shootout hero of the 2022 World Cup final, also named the tournament's best goalkeeper.
• Julian Alvarez — Breakout star of the 2022 World Cup and a key attacking outlet through 2024 and 2026.

Interesting facts about Argentina

• Argentina is the only nation besides Brazil to have won three or more World Cups and lifted a Copa America in the same decade.
• The 2022 World Cup final against France, decided on penalties after a 3-3 draw, is widely regarded as one of the greatest finals in tournament history.
• Argentina's 16 Copa America titles are the joint-most of any nation, tied with Uruguay.
• Losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain ended Argentina's bid to become back-to-back world champions for the first time since 1962.

Argentina frequently asked questions

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