Argentina Secures Copa America Final Berth with Goals from Messi and Alvarez
Defending champions Argentina secured their spot in the Copa America final with a 2-0 victory over Canada, courtesy of goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi. The win sets up a final clash in Miami against either Uruguay or Colombia, marking a crucial opportunity for senior squad members like Messi, Angel Di Maria, and Nicolas Otamendi to vie for another championship title.
Despite initial challenges from Canada, Argentina took the lead in the 22nd minute when Alvarez capitalized on a Rodrigo De Paul assist. Messi extended Argentina’s advantage in the 51st minute, redirecting Enzo Fernandez’s shot into the net. This goal not only bolstered Argentina’s position but also moved Messi up to joint fifth in the all-time Copa America scoring charts and surpassed Ali Daei to become the second-highest scorer in international football history.
While Canada showed resilience with late attempts, Argentina’s clinical performance secured their place in yet another Copa America final, continuing their pursuit of a record-extending 15th title.
