Argentina vs Canada: Live Updates, Team News, and Starting Lineups

Live Coverage of the 2024 Copa America Opener

Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and the latest news as Argentina takes on Canada in the highly anticipated opening match of the 2024 Copa América.

Team News and Starting Lineups

Argentina: Lionel Scaloni has experimented with different formations during the pre-tournament friendlies. Expected starting lineup: Emiliano Martínez (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María.

Canada: John Herdman will be eager to make a statement in their first Copa América appearance. Possible starting lineup: Milan Borjan (GK), Alistair Johnston, Steven Vitória, Kamal Miller, Tajon Buchanan, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Osorio, Atiba Hutchinson, Liam Fraser, Junior Hoilett, Cyle Larin.

Match Updates

Minute 0: The match has just kicked off! Argentina controlling possession early on.

Minute 10: Canada with a dangerous free kick, but the header goes wide.

Minute 15: Messi with a brilliant solo run, but his shot is saved by Borjan.

Minute 20: Argentina comes close again as De Paul hits the crossbar.

Minute 25: Yellow card for Johnston after a challenge on Acuña.

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the match!