Digimagaz.com – The excitement for the Copa America 2024 kicks off with a highly anticipated match between the Argentina National Team and the Canada National Team. Scheduled to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this opening clash in Group A is set for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT).
Argentina: The Defending Champions
Arriving in the United States as the reigning champions, Argentina has a lot to prove. In the last edition held in Brazil, Argentina secured the title with a narrow 1-0 victory over the hosts, thanks to a decisive goal by Angel Di Maria. This year, Argentina finds itself in Group A alongside Peru, Chile, and Canada. Lionel Messi and his teammates will be looking to start their campaign with a strong performance against Canada.
In their final preparations for the tournament, Argentina demonstrated their strength with a 1-0 win over Ecuador and a commanding 4-1 victory against Guatemala. Di Maria scored the lone goal against Ecuador, while Messi and Lautaro Martinez each netted twice against Guatemala.
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Canada’s Form and Challenges
On the other hand, Canada enters the tournament with less favorable recent results. In their last two friendlies, they were soundly defeated 4-0 by the Netherlands and held to a goalless draw by France. Alphonso Davies and his team will need to step up their game to compete against a formidable Argentinian side.
Canada’s history against Argentina is brief, with only one previous encounter in May 2010, where Argentina triumphed 5-0. Goals from Maxi Rodriguez (2), Di Maria, Carlos Tevez, and Sergio Aguero sealed the comprehensive win for Argentina.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Argentina (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
- Defenders: Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Acuna
- Midfielders: Mac Allister, Paredes, De Paul
- Forwards: Messi, Gonzalez, Alvarez
- Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Canada (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Crepeau
- Defenders: Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies
- Midfielders: Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Millar
- Forwards: David, Larin
- Coach: Jesse Marsch
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
Previous Meeting:
- 25/05/10: Argentina 5-0 Canada (Friendly)
Last 5 Matches for Argentina (W-W-W-W-W):
- 22/11/23: Brazil 0-1 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers)
- 23/03/24: Argentina 3-0 El Salvador (Friendly)
- 27/03/24: Argentina 3-1 Costa Rica (Friendly)
- 10/06/24: Argentina 1-0 Ecuador (Friendly)
- 15/06/24: Argentina 4-1 Guatemala (Friendly)
Last 5 Matches for Canada (W-L-W-L-D):
- 18/11/23: Jamaica 1-2 Canada (Concacaf Nations League)
- 22/11/23: Canada 2-3 Jamaica (Concacaf Nations League)
- 24/03/24: Canada 2-0 Trinidad & Tobago (Concacaf Nations League)
- 07/06/24: Netherlands 4-0 Canada (Friendly)
- 10/06/24: France 0-0 Canada (Friendly)
Score Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Canada
Broadcast and Streaming Information
- Competition: 2024 Copa America
- Match: Argentina vs. Canada
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Date and Time: Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT)
2024 Copa America Group A Schedule
- June 20, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT: Argentina vs. Canada – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- June 21, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT: Peru vs. Chile – AT&T Stadium
- June 25, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT: Peru vs. Canada – Children’s Mercy Park
- June 25, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT: Chile vs. Argentina – MetLife Stadium
- June 29, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT: Argentina vs. Peru – Hard Rock Stadium
- June 29, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT: Canada vs. Chile – Inter&Co Stadium
As the tournament unfolds, fans eagerly await to see if Argentina will defend their title successfully or if Canada will rise to the occasion and make a statement on the international stage.
