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Argentina Set to Face Canada in Copa America Opener in Atlanta
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Argentina, the defending champions of Copa America, are gearing up to take on Canada in their opening match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Coach Jesse Marsch is preparing his team to face the formidable challenge posed by Lionel Messi and his star-studded Argentine side.
The match, scheduled for June 20, is set to be broadcast on FS1 in the United States, with TUDN USA and Univision providing Spanish-language coverage. Canadian viewers can catch the action on TSN and CTV Two, with a French broadcast available on RDS 2.
Argentina, led by Messi’s scintillating form for both Inter Miami and the national team, will likely deploy a 4-4-2 formation with key players like Lisandro Martinez and Lautaro Martinez in the mix. On the other hand, Canada, helmed by Marsch, is expected to come out in a 4-4-2 setup with Cyle Larin and Jonathan David leading the attack.
In recent friendly matches, Argentina has shown dominance with Messi shining brightly, including a brace against Guatemala. Canada, on the other hand, managed to hold France to a goalless draw, a testament to their defensive capabilities. However, the experience and quality of Messi’s Argentina side may prove too much for the tournament debutants.