Argentina Set to Face Canada in Copa America Opener in Atlanta

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.