The Argentine team, champion of the Copa América, defeated Canada 2-0 this Thursday with goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez and with three points, endorsed its candidacy for a new title.
The goal scored in the 49th minute by the English Manchester City forward, his first goal in a Copa América, opened the net of the goal defended by Maxime Crepeau, who was a figure in saving The Canucks’ goal on repeated occasions.
To finish the game, a brilliant pass from Messi, who this Thursday became the player who has played the most games in the history of the Copa América, by adding his thirty-fifth match against Canada in seven editions of the tournament, allowed Lautaro Martínez scored the second for the Albiceleste in the 88th minute.
Preview Argentina vs Canadá
The current world and American champions begin the defense of their continental title in the tournament. Argentina will face Canada, today Thursday 20th at Mercedes Benz Stadium in the first match of this Copa America 2024, in probably the last major of Lionel Messi. What is the start time? 8:00 p.m. ET. Where to watch Argentina vs. Canada live? You can watch the match on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), TUDN USA or Univision (in spanish). Argentina defeated Ecuador and Guatemala in their last games. On the other hand, Canada lost by a 4-0 win against the Netherlands and drew goalless against France.
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