How long has it been since Argentina won a major trophy?

Argentina last won a major trophy at the 2024 Copa America. As of today that is 2 years and 0 months ago.

How Long Since Argentina Won a Copa America?

Argentina — last major trophy

🏆 2024 Copa America

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The story

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 after extra time in Miami, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the only goal, to win a record-extending 16th Copa America title and defend the crown they won in 2021 — their most recent major trophy, ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Argentina's trophy history

Argentina enter this list with one of the most decorated recent runs in international football. After winning the 2021 Copa America against bitter rivals Brazil at the Maracana — Lionel Messi's first senior trophy with the national team — Argentina went on to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in one of the greatest finals ever played, beating France on penalties after a 3-3 draw. They then defended their Copa America crown in 2024, beating Colombia 1-0 after extra time in Miami, before falling short of defending the World Cup itself in 2026, losing 1-0 to Spain in the final. That defeat means Argentina's most recent major trophy is the 2024 Copa America, not the more famous 2022 World Cup.

All major titles

Competition	Titles won
FIFA World Cup	3
Copa America	16
Confederations Cup	1

Major finals

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
2021	Copa America	Won	1-0 vs Brazil
2022	World Cup	Won	Penalties vs France after 3-3
2024	Copa America	Won	1-0 (aet) vs Colombia
2026	World Cup	Runner-up	Lost 1-0 (aet) to Spain

Legendary players

Diego Maradona — Captained Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and remains one of the sport's greatest ever players.
Lionel Messi — Led the 2021, 2022, and 2024 title runs, finally winning the World Cup he had chased his whole career.
Emiliano Martinez — Penalty-shootout hero of the 2022 World Cup final, also named the tournament's best goalkeeper.
Julian Alvarez — Breakout star of the 2022 World Cup and a key attacking outlet through 2024 and 2026.

Interesting facts

Argentina is the only nation besides Brazil to have won three or more World Cups and lifted a Copa America in the same decade.
The 2022 World Cup final against France, decided on penalties after a 3-3 draw, is widely regarded as one of the greatest finals in tournament history.
Argentina's 16 Copa America titles are the joint-most of any nation, tied with Uruguay.
Losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain ended Argentina's bid to become back-to-back world champions for the first time since 1962.

Frequently asked questions

What was Argentina's last trophy?

The 2024 Copa America, beating Colombia 1-0 after extra time in Miami — more recent than their 2022 World Cup win.

How many World Cups has Argentina won?

Three: 1978, 1986, and 2022.

Did Argentina win the 2026 World Cup?

No. Argentina reached the final but lost 1-0 in extra time to Spain.

How many Copa America titles does Argentina have?

16, a joint record with Uruguay.