Argentina Becomes the Most Successful Copa América Champion in History
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Argentina's national team won the 2024 Copa America after defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final match held at Rock Stadium on Monday, July 15, 2024.
The match was dramatic as both teams maintained a 0-0 score throughout the 90 minutes.
La Albiceleste temporarily lost Lionel Messi due to an injury in the 66th minute. Despite the absence of their star player, Argentina still had Lautaro Martinez, who scored in extra time in the 112th minute.
Martinez's goal secured Argentina's 16th victory, solidifying their position as the champions with the most Copa America titles in history.
Uruguay follows in second place with 15 Copa America titles. The team, nicknamed La Celeste, has been highly dominant since the tournament's inception in 1916.
Here is a list of the Copa America winners with the most titles from 1916-2024:
* Argentina: 16 titles (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993, 2021, 2024)
* Uruguay: 15 titles (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1983, 1987, 1995, 2011)
* Brazil: 9 titles (1919, 1922, 1949, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2019)
* Chile: 2 titles (2015, 2016)
* Paraguay: 2 titles (1953, 1979)
* Peru: 2 titles (1939, 1975)
* Colombia: 1 title (2001)
* Bolivia: 1 title (1963)
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