da bwin： Messi is clearly the best, but he isn't the only global superstar on show in the U.S. at Copa America 2024
da aposte e ganhe： Ahead of the 2024 Copa America – the first iteration of the tournament to be held in the United States since 2016 – all of the focus, understandably, is on Lionel Messi.
And with good reason. The Argentina captain will forever be the center of the soccer world, and he now practices his craft in the very country in which he will look to bring back-to-back Copa America glory.
But he's not the only big name who will strut his stuff in the US this summer. A bounty of the sport's best will be on show throughout June and July, with top players from around the European and global game all vying for national team success.
Beyond Messi, Madrid's trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde all catch the eye. There's talent aplenty, though, with key players for Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and more all set to be on show at the Copa America.
GOAL ranks the top 25 players set to appear in this year's iteration of the ever-anticipated tournament…
USA Today Sports25Angel Di Maria, Argentina
Di Maria's Argentina career is coming to an end, but he still has one last chance to end on a high. He was excellent for Argentina in Qatar, and will look to make an impact here, even if Scaloni might only trust him with a reduced role. A true great of the game is after a perfect departing gift.
AdvertisementGetty24Enzo Fernandez, Argentina
There are two versions of Fernandez. Chelsea fans are used to the one who struggles to make an impact at Stamford Bridge. But watch him for Argentina, and he becomes a different player altogether – a truly world class presence who can pull the strings for the reigning champs.
Getty23Piero Hincapie, Ecuador
Hincapie was everyone's trendy pick for Europe's next big center back last summer. Even if he hasn't quite kicked on under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, Ecuador's main man will be crucial to his country's hopes in a group that includes Mexico, Venezuela and Jamaica.
Getty Images22Weston McKennie, USA
A polarizing figure among USMNT fans, McKennie enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career at Juventus. Max Allegri's side didn't always make for great watching, but McKennie has carved out a role in a top European side. A strong summer for him could see the US do some damage in the tournament.