Messi beat Neymar and Brazil in the Copa América final on July 10, 2021. Argentina won 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro, and that was Messi’s first major international title with Argentina.

Quick context

  • The winning goal was scored by Ángel Di María in the 22nd minute.
  • Neymar was on the losing Brazil side in that final.
  • The match is often remembered as the moment Messi finally lifted a major trophy with Argentina.

TL;DR

Messi beat Neymar and Brazil on July 10, 2021 , in the Copa América final.