Argentina advanced to the Copa América final with a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. In the first half, Julián Álvarez scored Argentina's first goal from a pass by Rodrigo De Paul. In the second half, Lionel Messi deflected Enzo Fernández's shot into the net to secure Argentina's victory. This was Messi's first goal of the tournament and his 109th international goal overall. Argentina has won all but one game since lifting the World Cup in 2022, with a record of 17 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Canada finished with two goals in five matches during Copa América. The first meeting between these teams resulted in a 2-0 win for Argentina during the group stage.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) celebrates his goal against Canada's Maxime Crépeau during the Copa América semifinal on July 9, 2024. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Background: Argentina is a country located in South America, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse population. The Argentine national soccer team, also known as La Albiceleste, has had a successful history in international competitions. They have won the Copa América 15 times and the FIFA World Cup once, in 2022.
Canada is a North American country with a growing interest in soccer. The Canadian national soccer team has made significant progress under coach Jesse Marsch, who led them to their deepest run in international tournaments as a former U.S. midfielder and New York Red Bulls coach.
Bias: It is important to note that mainstream media sources may have biases that could potentially influence the reporting of events. In this case, all sources used for this article were from reputable news organizations with no apparent bias towards any particular team or outcome.
