Argentina It got off to a strong start to its 2024 Copa America campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Canada in the opening match of the tournament. The world champions missed a wide range of chances at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but the goals were among them Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez It was enough to secure the three points.
Lionel Messi He provided the assist for Martinez's late goal but he and fellow international Angel Di Maria wasted big chances for Argentina, and they appeared to be struggling on the pitch in Atlanta, Georgia. As Lionel Scaloni's side prepare for their second group stage match against Chile, Martinez and Alejando Garnacho are both gunning for a starting place. However, we expect Argentina to play with an unchanged lineup on Tuesday.
Argentina team prediction: Emiliano Martinez – Marcos Acuna, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina – Alexis McAllister, Paredes, Rodrigo de Paul – Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi.
When was the last time Argentina lost a match?
Last year, Argentina became the dominant force in international football, and this summer they are looking for an alternative Third consecutive victory in the major championship. The race began with the 2021 Copa America, the country's first title in 28 years, followed by the World Cup in 2022.
This time they come into the tournament with real momentum He lost only one of his last 21 matchesa run that extends to their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Their only defeat in that 18-month period came at the hands of the in-form Uruguay in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. Marcelo Bielsa's side are among the favorites to win the Copa América this summer and no team will enjoy meeting Uruguay.
Argentina can book its place in the quarter-finals if it beats Chile on Tuesday And they can extend their impressive winning streak even further. With veteran stars Di Maria and Messi likely to need a rest at some point this summer, Scaloni would appreciate the opportunity to tweak their minutes for the final group stage match against Peru, leaving them fresh for the knockout stages.
