After winning the 2022 World Cup, Argentina would have been forgiven for taking their foot off the gas; a grace period, per se. Instead, La Albiceleste won nine of their 10 matches in 2023, which was rounded out by a stunning away victory over Brazil in World Cup qualifying. Now, they're looking more determined than ever to lift another trophy.
Lionel Scaloni's future as the boss of Argentina after the Copa America is uncertain, though, and thus he could be looking to end things on a high note by overseeing his team's defense of the crown they won in 2021 and securing a third-successive tournament victory.
Lionel Messi, meanwhile, will obviously be at the forefront yet again in what is likely his final Copa America. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to be joined by the majority of the men who helped him finally get over the line on the global stage in Qatar, too.
La Albiceleste announced a 29-man preliminary squad on May 20, meaning three players will need to be cut by early June. But who made the cut, and who missed out altogether? GOAL has everything you need...