Messi has scored 23 goals in FIFA World Cup qualifiers, making him the second all-time top scorer of the qualification in CONMEBOL, behind only former Barcelona teammate Luis Suárez. He has scored thirteen goals in the Copa América, leading his team to victory in the 2021 edition of the tournament, also finishing as runner-up in 2007, 2015, and 2016. At the 2015 tournament, he allegedly rejected the Best Player award and the trophy was omitted from the ceremony, although he did win and accept the honour in 2021.