Argentina face Canada in Copa America opener

WEB Published June 18 2024 0440 PM

Reigning Copa America and World Cup champions Argentina present a huge test for Canada and new coach.

Argentina will face Canada in the opening game of the 2024 Copa America tournament.

The match will be played at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires on June 13, 2024.

It will be the first meeting between the two teams since Canada defeated Argentina 2-0 in a friendly in 2007.

Argentina are the reigning Copa America champions, having won the tournament in 2021.

They are also the reigning World Cup champions, having won the tournament in 2022.

Canada are the reigning CONCACAF Gold Cup champions, having won the tournament in 2023.

They are also the reigning FIFA Confederations Cup champions, having won the tournament in 2017.

The match is expected to be a sell-out, with fans from both countries expected to travel to Buenos Aires for the game.

It will be a tough test for Canada, who are looking to make a good impression under new coach John Herdman.

However, they will be confident of causing an upset, having defeated Argentina in their last meeting.

The match will be broadcast live on television and radio in both Argentina and Canada.