Frank Christian
Argentina approaches 2024 as reigning champions, holding expectations to secure major titles and set themselves up for future defenses. The pressure is high as Lionel Messi leads the team to new heights and aims for continued success.
The team faces uncertainties with the head coaching position while progressing through the year’s matches, including the Copa America in the United States.
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Highlighted by Copa America and World Cup qualifiers, Argentina’s journey in 2024 will be crucial to their success.
Argentina 2024 Match Schedule: Upcoming Fixtures and Results
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, focuses on defending their Copa America title and their position in the CONMEBOL championship, facing strong competition from other teams in the tournament and World Cup qualifying matches.
The team played friendlies against Ecuador and Guatemala, leading up to the Copa America where they have faced Canada and Chile, with Peru as their upcoming opponent.
Argentina’s Campaign in the 2024 Copa America
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Argentina opened their Copa America campaign in Atlanta against Canada, followed by matches against Chile and upcoming against Peru.
Argentina’s Path in the 2024 Copa America to the Final
If Argentina secures the top spot in their group, they will face the runner-up from Group B in the quarterfinals. Group B includes Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica, posing a challenge for potential matchups.
In the quarterfinals, the winner of Group A, likely Argentina, will meet the runner-up from Group B.
**Quarterfinals**
– **Date:** July 8
– **Match:** Winner Group C vs. 3rd Place Group D
– **Venue:** Levi’s Stadium
**Semifinals**
– **Date:** July 9
– **Match:** Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
– **Venue:** MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford)
– **Date:** July 10
– **Match:** Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4
– **Venue:** Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
**Third-place playoff**
– **Date:** July 13
– **Match:** SF loser vs. SF loser
– **Venue:** Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
**Final**
– **Date:** July 14
– **Match:** SF winner vs. SF winner
– **Venue:** Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
**Argentina in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifying**
Argentina leads the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings after six matches. Their first loss in over a year came against Uruguay in November 2023, adding pressure as they eye a top spot for automatic qualification. The top six teams secure automatic qualification, with the seventh-place team advancing to the intercontinental playoffs.
**Standings (as of November 22, 2023)**
| **Rank** | **Team** | **GP** | **Points** | **W-D-L** | **GF-GA** | **GD** | **Next Game** |
|———-|————|——–|————|———–|———–|——–|—————|
| 1. | Argentina | 6 | 15 | 5-0-1 | 8-2 | +6 | vs. CHI, Sep 2024 |
| 2. | Uruguay | 6 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 13-5 | +8 | vs. PAR, Sep 2024 |
| 3. | Colombia | 6 | 12 | 3-3-0 | 6-3 | +3 | at PER, Sep 2024 |
| 4. | Venezuela | 6 | 9 | 2-3-1 | 6-3 | +3 | at BOL, Sep 2024 |
| 5. | Ecuador* | 6 | 8 | 3-2-1 | 5-3 | +2 | at BRA, Sep 2024 |
| 6. | Brazil | 6 | 7 | 2-1-3 | 8-7 | +1 | vs ECU, Sep 2024 |
| 7. | Paraguay | 6 | 5 | 1-2-3 | 1-3 | -2 | at URU, Sep 2024 |
| 8. | Chile | 6 | 5 | 1-2-3 | 3-7 | -4 | at ARG, Sep 2024 |
| 9. | Bolivia | 6 | 3 | 1-0-5 | 4-14 | -10 | vs VEN, Sep 2024 |
| 10. | Peru | 6 | 2 | 0-2-4 | 1-8 | -7 | vs COL, Sep 2024 |
*Ecuador was deducted 3 points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in a previous qualification cycle.
