Messi is on the brink of the greatest achievement in national team history
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi will become the first player in history to reach the highest number of finals with a national team.
The decisive match of the Copa America 2024 will be Leo's eighth final in his career wearing the Argentine national team jersey. This achievement has not been accomplished by any other footballer before.
The legendary player previously participated in four Copa America finals (2007, 2015, 2016, 2021), two World Cup finals (2014 and 2022), and one final at the 2008 Olympics.
Additionally, at the current continental championship, Lionel has scored one goal and provided one assist in four matches. The Copa America 2024 final match against Colombia will be played on the night of July 15 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The kickoff is scheduled for 02:00 Central European Time.
