This summer, Lionel Messi will, for the first time in his career, attempt to defend a major international title as Argentina head to the United States for the 2024 Copa America. But only if he can stay healthy.
Messi won his first-ever major trophy with Argentina in the 2021 Copa America, lifting an enormous weight on his shoulders and setting the stage for his run to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title. As such, this year's tournament will be all about his attempt at a title defense, as Messi turns 37-years old in the middle of the competition.
However, in the final international window before Copa America this summer, Argentina won't have Messi on the field. The legendary forward pulled out of Argentina's two March friendly matches, against El Salvador and Costa Rica, due to a hamstring injury. This gives coach Lionel Scaloni some time to test his team and see what life will be like in a post-Messi environment. It's also a worrying sign that Messi's age could be catching up with him in the middle of a busy year between his club and country.
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The Sporting News has all the information regarding where and when the Argentine national team will play, what venues they will visit, and what path they might potentially take should they advance into the later rounds of the tournament.
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Argentina matches for 2024 Copa America
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Tickets for the Argentina national team at the 2024 Copa Americaare currently available on StubHub for all guaranteed group stage games and possible knockout matches.
Matches involving Argentina see a decent bump in price due to the presence of Messi and the world's number one-ranked team. It will likely cost those attending Argentina matches close to or above $200 for the cheapest tickets, while the upper ends of the spectrum and reach into the thousands for premium seating.
Argentina Group Stage tickets
Argentina, ranked #1 in the world by FIFA, are guaranteed three group stage games in the Copa America, drawn into a soft Group A alongside Peru (#33), Chile (#42), and either Canada (#50) or Trinidad & Tobago (#96).
The Albiceleste have been a dominant force in CONMEBOL and global competition over the last few years, losing just twice in all matches since defeat to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America semifinal. However, it could be a different story if Messi is not available to go this summer.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location | Tickets |
| June 20, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Argentina vs. TBD (CAN/T&T) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) | StubHub |
| June 25, 2024 | 9 p.m. | Chile vs. Argentina | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | StubHub |
| June 29, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Argentina vs. Peru | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) | StubHub |
Argentina Knockout Stage tickets
All knockout stage matches areif necessary onlyshould Argentina qualify by progressing past the previous round. As defending champions, the Albiceleste are likely to ease through their group stage and finish atop the standings, but they still have to make good on those expectations.
If Argentina qualify for the knockout stage by finishing top two in Group A, Messi and company will have their path to the final set in stone. As a Group A participant, their quarterfinal would come against either the winner or runner-up from Group B, which features Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica.
If they reach the semifinals, they would be guaranteed yet another game regardless of the outcome, either reaching the final with a victory or playing in the third-place match if defeated. Both possibilities are shown below, but obviously, only one can be played.
If Argentina win Group A
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location | Tickets |
| July 4, 2024 | 9 p.m. | QF: Argentina vs. TBD (2nd, Group B) | NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) | StubHub |
| July 9, 2024 | 8 p.m. | SF: Argentina vs. QF winner (Group A/B) | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | StubHub |
| July 13, 2024 | 8 p.m. | 3P: Argentina vs. SF loser (Group C/D) | Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) | StubHub |
| July 14, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Final: Argentina vs. SF winner (Group C/D) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) | StubHub |
If Argentina finish 2nd Group C
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location | Tickets |
| July 5, 2024 | 9 p.m. | QF: Argentina vs. TBD (1st, Group B) | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) | StubHub |
| July 9, 2024 | 8 p.m. | SF: Argentina vs. QF winner (Group A/B) | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | StubHub |
| July 13, 2024 | 8 p.m. | 3P: Argentina vs. SF loser (Group C/D) | Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) | StubHub |
| July 14, 2024 | 8 p.m. | Final: Argentina vs. SF winner (Group C/D) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) | StubHub |
Argentina ticket prices for 2024 Copa America
All referenced ticket prices sourced from StubHub.com and current of February 26, 2024. Prices and availability subject to rapid fluctuation as market shifts.
| Date | Match | Location | Tickets | Cheapest ticket (Approx.) | Most expensive (Approx.) |
| June 20, 2024 | Argentina vs. TBD (Canada/T&T) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) | StubHub | $216 (sec. 323) | $16,599 (sec. 129C) |
| June 25, 2024 | Chile vs. Argentina | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | StubHub | $262 (sec. 350) | $16,728 (sec. 142) |
| June 29, 2024 | Argentina vs. Peru | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) | StubHub | $305 (sec. 351) | $11,038 (sec. 118) |
| July 4, 2024 | QF: Argentina vs. TBD (2nd, Group B)* | NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) | StubHub | $179 (sec. 619) | $4,502 (sec. 127) |
| July 5, 2024 | QF: Argentina vs. TBD (1st, Group B)* | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) | StubHub | $161 (sec. 426) | $17,945(sec. OC8L) |
| July 9, 2024 | SF: Argentina vs. QF winner (Group A/B) | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | StubHub | $287 (sec. 305) | $33,453 (sec.135) |
| July 13, 2024 | 3P: Argentina vs. SF loser (Group C/D)** | Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) | StubHub | $109 (sec. 503) | $4,115 (sec. 528) |
| July 14, 2024 | Final: Argentina vs. SF winner (Group C/D)** | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) | StubHub | $960 (sec. Upper) | $17,365 (72Club) |
* Argentinamay potentially qualify for one, but not both, possible quarterfinal matches. They would qualify for the quarterfinal in Houstonby finishing first in Group A, and qualify for the quarterfinal in Arlington by finishing second in Group A.
** Argentina may potentially qualify for one, but not both, the Copa America final or third place match. They would qualify for the final by winning a potential semifinal, and would participate in the third-place match by being defeated in the semifinal.
