Copa America 2024 Dream Team Unveiled, Argentina Dominates

More than two weeks after Copa America 2024, the best team lineup for the official tournament has been released. The champion Argentina dominates the list with five players.

Argentina won the back-to-back championship title after defeating Colombia with a score of 1-0 in the final. The Albiceleste's victory was determined by Lautaro Martinez's goal in extra time.

Lautaro ended the tournament as the top scorer with five goals. The Inter Milan bomber also made it into the team of the tournament (starting XI best team) along with four of his teammates: Lionel Messi, Rodrigo de Paul, Cristian Romero, and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Runner-up Colombia sent two of its players, namely Davinson Sanchez and James Rodriguez. The latter was also chosen as the best player of Copa America 2024 after contributing six assists and one goal.

On the other hand, Copa America nine-time champion Brazil was only represented by one of its players. That is right winger Raphinha after scoring just one goal in four Selecao games. Central midfielder Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay) and right-back Alastair Johnston (Canada) and centre-back Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) completed the list.

The Copa America 2024 team of the tournament was determined by the CONMEBOL (South American Football Federation) TSG (Tactical Study Group).

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)

Defenders: Piero Hincapie (Ecuador), Davinson Sanchez (Colombia), Cristian Romero (Argentina), Alastair Johnston (Canada)

Midfielders: James Rodriguez (Colombia), Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay), Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina)

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Lautaro Martinez (Argentina), Raphinha (Brazil)