How has Lionel Messi performed in Copa America throughout his career?

Lionel Messi became the player with the most matches played in Copa América history after appearing in 35 games, surpassing Chile's Sergio Livingstone. Image: AP

Messi achieved the milestone of being the first Argentine player to participate in seven different editions of the Copa América, having played in every edition since 2007. Image: ANI

Currently the tournament's fourth all-time top goal scorer with 13 goals, Messi needs five more goals to become the leading scorer, surpassing Norberto Méndez and Zizinho. Image: AP

Messi aims to become the first player to win the Best Player of the Copa América award three times by repeating his previous accomplishments in 2015 and 2021. Image: AP

With 108 international goals, Messi hopes to close in on Ali Daei's tally of 109 international goals and secure the second position behind Cristiano Ronaldo's 130 goals. Image: AP

If Lionel Messi scores a hat trick in a match at the Copa América, he will join the exclusive list of 10 players who have accomplished at least two hat tricks in the tournament. Image: AP