Argentina at the Copa América
The Copa América is the international championships contested among national teams from South America. Argentina is one of the 10 CONMEBOL nations and is a regular participant in the tournament. Argentina played in the very first tournament in 1916.
Argentina players at the 1916 Copa America. Back row: Reyes, Olazar, Brown, Guidi, Badaracco, Martínez Front: Perinetti, Wilson, Marcovecchio, Ohaco, Heissinger
Argentina have won the tournament a record 16 times (next is Uruguay with 15)
Winning years: 1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959-A, 1991, 1993, 2021, 2024.
In 2024, Argentina triumphed over Canada in the semi-final to secure their spot in the final match. Facing Colombia, the game remained deadlocked at 0-0 after regulation time. However, a decisive goal by Lautaro Martinez during extra time clinched a 1-0 victory for Argentina, marking their second consecutive championship win.
Trivia
- Argentina were the first (and so far only) team to win three consecutive titles, winning the championships in 1945, 1946 and 1947.
- In 1942 Argentina beat Ecuador 12–0, the 12-goal difference is the widest ever in Copa América history.
Related Pages
- All Countries that have participated in the Copa America
- Host Countries for the Copa América
- Copa América Winners List
- Copa América History
- About Sport in Argentina
- Argentina at the FIFA World Cup
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