Argentina came into the Copa América tournament as the defending champions, having won the Copa and World Cup titles. With players like Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, Emiliano Martínez, Lisandro Martínez, Lautaro Martínez, and Rodrigo De Paul, the team exuded confidence and a winning mentality.
Under the leadership of manager Lionel Scaloni, the team embraced their past successes but also remained humble and focused on the challenges ahead. Despite facing tough opponents like Canada in the semifinals, Argentina managed to secure a 2-0 victory with goals from Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi.
While Canada put up a strong fight and had several scoring opportunities, Argentina’s winning mentality and ability to capitalize on key moments made the difference. Players like De Paul, Romero, and Emiliano Martínez played crucial roles in ensuring the team’s success.
Throughout the tournament, Argentina faced criticism for not achieving dominant results like other teams, but Scaloni remained unfazed, emphasizing the importance of playing according to the opponents and competing at the required level. The team’s resilience and determination were evident in their performance, especially during the penalty shootout against Ecuador in the quarterfinals.
The unwavering dedication to winning instilled by Scaloni has been a driving force behind Argentina’s recent successes, including the Copa América title in 2021 and the FIFA World Cup trophy in 2022. As the team prepares for the Copa América final, the focus remains on maintaining their winning mindset regardless of the opponent.
Looking ahead, Argentina is poised to face either Uruguay or Colombia in the final, but the team’s philosophy of never giving up and constantly striving for success remains unchanged. Scaloni’s approach to instilling a winning mentality in every player on the roster has been key to Argentina’s continued success on the international stage.