Argentina vs Canada: Copa America Semi-Final Preview

Defending champions meet

Argentina and Canada will face off in the semi-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday, July 5th. Argentina are the defending champions, having won the tournament in 2021. Canada are making their first appearance in the semi-finals of the Copa America since 2007.

Key players

Argentina will be led by Lionel Messi, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. Messi has scored 76 goals in 151 appearances for Argentina. Canada will be led by Alphonso Davies, who plays for Bayern Munich. Davies is one of the most exciting young players in the world and is known for his speed and dribbling skills.

Head-to-head record

Argentina and Canada have met 10 times in the past, with Argentina winning six times, Canada winning twice, and two games ending in a draw. Their most recent meeting was in the group stage of the 2021 Copa America, which Argentina won 2-0.

What to expect

The match is expected to be close, with both teams having a chance to win. Argentina will be the favorites, but Canada has shown that they are a dangerous team and will not be easy to beat. The match will be played at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile.