Argentina to Face Canada in Copa America Opener: Full Schedule and Group Details

The Road to Glory: Argentina’s Journey in the Copa América 2024

The Argentine national team is gearing up for the America Cup mid-year in the USA, with their eyes set on defending the crown they achieved in 2021 against Brazil in the Maracana Stadium. Led by Lionel Scaloni, the team kicked off their campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory against The Savior.

Next up, Argentina will face Canada in the Group A opener on Thursday, June 20 at the Mercedes Stadium in Atlanta. Canada, who secured a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, will be looking to make their mark in the competition. The clash promises to be an exciting encounter, with players like Cyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg in fine form.

Looking ahead, Argentina’s schedule includes a match against Chile at the MetLife in New Jersey on Tuesday, June 25, and a showdown with Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, June 29. The team’s performance in these games will determine their path in the tournament, with a chance to play in Texas if they finish in the top two positions.

If Argentina progresses to the decisive stages, they will return to the MetLife in New Jersey for the semi-finals on July 9 or 10. The final of the Copa América is set to take place in Miami on the 14th, with a third-place playoff scheduled for the day before in Charlotte.

Before the tournament kicks off, Argentina will engage in a series of friendlies to fine-tune their preparations. They will face Ecuador at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on Sunday, June 9, followed by a match against Guatemala at the FedEx Field in Washington DC on Friday, June 14.

The Groups of the Copa América 2024:

• Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Canada.
• Group B: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica.
• Group C: United States, Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia.
• Group D: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica.

* The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, setting the stage for an intense battle for continental supremacy.