Argentina vs. Canada Live Updates: Highlights, Lineups, and How to Watch as Messi and Co. Aim for Copa América Final
Only one team from North America remains in the running as the 2024 Copa América narrows down to its final four. For fans of American soccer, it is not the U.S. men’s national team.
The Copa América semifinals kick off on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET (FS1/Univision), featuring a clash between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Canada, participating in its first-ever Copa América, has become just the fourth CONCACAF team to reach the tournament’s semifinals after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Venezuela. Similarly, Argentina advanced to the semis following a 4-2 penalty shootout win against Ecuador, even as their top star battled an injury.
Lionel Messi, who sat out some earlier matches due to a persistent leg injury, is confirmed to start for La Albiceleste. Argentina enters the match as the heavy favorite to secure a spot in Sunday’s final. According to BetMGM, an Argentina victory is listed at -330, while a win for Canada stands at +850.
In the group stage, Argentina triumphed 2-0 against Canada, with goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martinez. Reflecting on this, Canada coach Jesse Marsch stated at Monday’s press conference, “Argentina will have to be the best match we’ve ever played and it still might not be enough.”
Stay tuned for live updates and highlights throughout the match.