Charles Jackson
Copa America starts when Argentina and Canada meet in Atlanta on Thursday, with 2022 FIFA World Cup winners Lionel Messi’s pre-tournament favorites to go all the way. Jesse Marsch’s Canadian team is the first to win and although they have had mixed results so far, with a big defeat to the Netherlands but a credible draw with France, this will be their first official test.
The South Americans still boast much of the talent that allowed them to beat Les Bleus on penalties in Qatar, and Brazil’s post-World Cup dip in form suggests the Albiceleste are strong favorites to win on American soil. With Peru and Chile more familiar than Canada and the 2022 triumph also starting with a defeat, Argentina were warned ahead of this one.
Here are our stories, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Thursday, June 20th | Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia.
- TELEVISION: FS1, Univision, TUDN Live broadcast: Fubo (Try it for free)
- Chances: Argentina -333; Draw +400; Canada +900
A group
In addition to Argentina and Canada, there is also Peru and Chile, which makes this group an interesting mix with the potential for intense and entertaining football. Marsch’s men hope to compete with the Peruvians and Chileans to stay behind Messi and his teammates, but this will all be a matter of collective learning with a view to the 2026 World Cup, which will once again be at home, shared between Canada and Mexico. and the USA
Team News
Argentina: Paulo Dybala is undoubtedly the biggest name missing, although Juan Foyth and Lucas Ocampos are also present. All 36, Messi, Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi are veteran wingers but are expected to contribute significantly again, while familiar midfield faces Rodrigo de Paul and Leandro Paredes are also expected to be part of Lionel Scaloni’s preferred starting eleven .
Possible Argentina XI: E. Martinez; Montiel, Romero, L. Martinez, Acuna; De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso; Alvarez, Messi, DiMaria.
Canada: This Canadian team is starting to move on from players like Milan Borjan and Lucas Cavallini, while longtime leader Atiba Hutchinson has retired, so he is no longer an option. The team is headlined by attacking talents like Jonathan David, Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan, but there are also players like Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio in defense and midfield. Maxime Crepeau is emerging as the new No. 1 goalkeeper and English-born Luc de Fougerolles is making his first senior international appearance.
Possible Canada XI: Crepeau; Johnstone, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Millar; DAVID, Larin.
Prediction
Expect a tight start that ends in a narrow victory for Argentina, but an encouraging result for Canada nonetheless. Sclaoni’s men are expected to top the group, but results against Peru and Chile will dictate the fate of Marsch and his players – not the world champions. Choice: Argentina 1, Canada 0.
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