Lionel Messi and Argentina will begin their Copa América title defense after that The Albiceleste won the tournament in 2021. Messi will make history when he enters the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Canada.
Argentina is in Group A with Chile, Canada, and Peru in this tournament. Despite the tough competition, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions are the heavy favorites to emerge as the club leaders.
Messi is participating in his seventh Copa América, having played in every edition since the 2007 tournament in Venezuela. Given his longevity, the 36-year-old will be Argentina’s all-time record scorer in the tournament.
Mathematical account OptaJavier revealed on stage X that FC Barcelona’s previous game against Canada marks his 35th game in the Copa América, the most in the history of the tournament, surpassing Sergio Livingstone.
35 – Lionel Messi will play his 35th match in the Copa America today, the most by a player in the history of the tournament, surpassing Sergio Livingstone. It cannot be answered. pic.twitter.com/i7W2cevtun
– OptaJavier (@OptaJavier) June 20, 2024
While playing in the national team, Messi has scored 13 goals and registered 17 assists in this competition. In what could be his last Copa América, the Argentine star will look to strengthen his numbers.
