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Argentina too much of Canada in Copa América semifinals

The Canadian team’s magical run at the tournament ended on Tuesday after being shut out by Argentina.

John Molinaro

Jul 9, 2024 — 4 min read

Canada 0, Argentina 2 (Álvarez 23’; Messi 51’)
Canadians suffer 2nd loss to World Cup holders to bow out of tournament
Canada will play in Saturday’s 3rd-place game vs. Uruguay or Colombia

Canada learned a very valuable lesson in Tuesday’s Copa América semifinal.

Never shut off. Not even for a second. And never against Lionel Messi and the world champions.

Canada let its guard down twice and that led to both of Argentina’s goals in a 2-0 win before 80,102 fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Argentina advances to Sunday’s final in Miami where it will face the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal between Colombia and Uruguay. Saturday’s third-place match in Charlotte will see Canada take on the loser of the other semifinal.

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