Argentina Set to Face Canada in Copa América Opener with Victory over Trinidad and Tobago

The summary of Canada’s victory over Trinidad and Tobago

The Argentine team stars in a series of friendlies with the mind set on reaching the mid-year Copa América in the United States in the best possible way. The world champion won his first test 3-0 against El Salvador and, while waiting for the match this Tuesday at 11:50 p.m. (Argentine time) against Costa Rica, it was confirmed who his rival will be in the premiere of the contest where will defend the crown achieved in 2021 against Brazil at the Maracaná Stadium.

Those led by Lionel Scaloni will open the heel of the competition on the first day of Group A next Thursday, June 20 at the Mercedes Stadium in Atlanta against Canada, who beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 this Saturday in the qualifying playoff thanks to the goals of Cyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg.

This last footballer is an old acquaintance of Lionel Messi because the Inter Miami star suffered his talent firsthand when he scored both goals for Nashville in the first leg (2-2) for the round of 16 of the Concachampions. Likewise, the Herons took revenge in the second leg (3-1) and qualified for the quarterfinals.

It should be remembered that Canada and Trinidad and Tobago had been paired after falling in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League. The same happens with the duel between Costa Rica and Honduras, which will settle the last ticket to the Copa América. The winner of this key will join Los Rojos along with the United States, Mexico, Panama and Jamaica, semifinalists of the contest, as the six representatives from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

The Argentine team will have to handle its debut against Canada in the best way because on Tuesday the 25th it will face Chile at the MetLife in New Jersey and on Saturday the 29th it will close the zone against Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. If they finish in first or second place, Argentina will play on Thursday, July 4 or Friday, July 5 in Texas: it will be in the Arlington or Houston stadiums.

The goals of the friendly between Argentina and El Salvador

If the Albiceleste continues in the race and reaches the decisive stages, it already knows its semifinal venue: it will play once again at the MetLife in New Jersey (July 9 or 10). Finally, the final of the Copa América will be played on the 14th in Miami. If they fall in the semifinals, the duel for third place will be the day before (Saturday the 13th) in Charlotte.

Before facing the tournament, the current winner will hold a series of friendlies in the previous days to get in tune because on Sunday, June 9, they will face Ecuador at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago. Five days later, on Friday the 14th, they will face Guatemala in the city of Washington DC, at FedEX Field. There are still no details about the start time and who will be in charge of the transmission.

Argentina’s schedule in the Copa América 2024

• Argentina vs. Canada, on Thursday, June 20 at the Mercedes Stadium

• Argentina vs. Chile, on Tuesday the 25th at MetLife in New Jersey

• Argentina vs. Peru, on Saturday the 29th at the Hard Rock Stadium.

The groups of the Copa América 2024:

Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile and Canada.

Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela and Jamaica.

Group C: United States, Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia.

Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica/Honduras.

* The first two in each zone will advance to the quarterfinals

2024-03-23 23:39:00
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