- Champions of the tournament’s recent editions.
- Batistuta, Gallardo, Palermo, Messi, and Di María among the scorers.
Argentina holds the record for most titles in CONMEBOL Copa América™ history, with 16 trophies, surpassing Uruguay after their 2024 title win in the United States.
Over the past 31 years, Argentina has been a mainstay in the world's oldest national team tournament, scoring unforgettable goals.
Among these epic goals, the following stand out:
2024: Lautaro Martínez vs. Colombia
In extra time of the Final, “El Toro” received a quick assist from Lo Celso and fired a cross-shot to score the goal that decided the tournament for Lionel Scaloni's team.
2021: Ángel Di María vs. Brazil
Also in the Final, De Paul assisted from behind midfield, allowing “Fideo” to finish with a chip, ending Argentina's 28-year trophy drought.
2019: Paulo Dybala vs. Chile
In the Third-Place match, “La Joya” capitalized on a line-breaking pass from Lo Celso and poked it past Bravo.
2016: Lionel Messi vs. United States
In the Semifinal, the number 10 scored one of his most beautiful free-kicks: from the left, he curled it to the far post, hitting the top corner.
2015: Ángel Di María vs. Paraguay
In the Semifinal, a quick play from right to left ended with “Fideo” firing a cross-shot.
2011: Sergio Agüero vs. Bolivia
On the first matchday, a cross from Di María was chested down by Higuaín, and “Kun” struck an unstoppable right-footed shot.
2007: Lionel Messi vs. Mexico
In his first CONMEBOL Copa América™, the Rosario native received a pass from Tévez and chipped it over Oswaldo Sánchez, leaving him with no chance. It was in the Semifinals, and after the match, Alfio Basile (Argentina’s coach) said, “You have to close the stadium: that’s what geniuses do.”
2004: Carlos Tévez vs. Peru
In the Quarterfinals, “Carlitos” scored from a free-kick over the wall and close to the top corner, sealing a 1-0 win for the Albiceleste.
1999: Martín Palermo vs. Ecuador
In the team’s debut, “El Loco” received a pass from Guillermo Barros Schelotto and struck a powerful left-footed shot, scoring his first goal in the CONMEBOL Copa América™.
1997: Marcelo Gallardo vs. Chile
In the Group Stage, the talented midfielder from River Plate struck from the edge of the box while falling but managed to place his shot perfectly in the corner.
1995: Gabriel Batistuta vs. Chile
Again in the Group Stage, “El Bati” finished one-on-one after an unforgettable skill move by Fernando Cáceres.
1993: Gabriel Batistuta vs. Mexico
In the Final, the Argentine number 9 received a throw-in, cut past his marker, and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot destined for the net and the title for the Albiceleste.
