Argentina set to face Canada in the semis of Copa America

Defending champion Argentina National Team will meet the Canada National Team in the semifinals of the 2024 Copa America. La Albiceleste versus The Canucks is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium and will kick off on Wednesday, July 10 2024.

The last meeting between the two nations is still very fresh in memory, this was presented as the opening match of the 2024 Copa America. The world champions and the Reds were in the same group in this tournament, namely in Group A. On matchday 1, which was the first match of the tournament in the United States, Argentina won 2-0 over Canada.

They met at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on matchday 1 of Group A of the 2024 Copa America in June 2024.

Julian Alvarez opened Argentina's lead over Canada with a goal in the 49th minute, the goal was recorded as the first goal of the 2024 Copa America. Alvarez was then replaced by Lautaro Martinez in the 76th minute. After that, skipper Lionel Messi's assist in the 88th minute, Lautaro Martinez doubled their lead while ensuring Argentina won 2-0 over Canada in the opening match.

Probable playing XI:

Argentina (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Acuna, Lisandro Martinez, Romero, Molina; Mac Allister, Paredes, De Paul, Di Maria; Alvarez, Messi.

Coach: Lionel Scaloni.

Canada (4-4-2): Crepeau; Davies, Cornelius, Bombito, Johnston; Millar, Eustaquio, Kone, Buchanan; Larin, David.

Coach: Jesse Marsch.