Likely to be Lionel Messi's last international escapade with Argentina, La Albiceleste will begin their Copa America title defence in the tournament opener against Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday.
The game will also mark Canada's debut appearance at the Copas, as six nations from the CONCACAF have qualified for the tournament this year where Les Rogues defeated Trinidad and Tobago in the play-offs.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Argentina vs Canada kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | June 21, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 1 am BST |
| Venue: | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
The Copa America 2024 opener between Argentina and Canada will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
It will kick off at 1 am BST on Friday, June 21, in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Argentina vs Canada online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the Copa America 2024 opener between Argentina and Canada will be available to watch and stream online live through Premier Sports 1.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Team news & squads
Argentina team news
The likes of Valentin Barco, Leonardo Balerdi and Angel Correa did not make the cut in Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni's final squad.
Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero will be paired at centre-back, while Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Rodrigo De Paul are all in contention to start in the middle.
Messi should be involved in attack.
Argentina possible XI: E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; Mac Allister, Paredes, De Paul; Messi, Gonzalez, Alvarez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Armani, Rulli, E. Martinez |
| Defenders: | Martinez Quarta, Tagliafico, Montiel, Pezzella, Acuna, Romero, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Molina |
| Midfielders: | Paredes, De Paul, Palacios, Lo Celso, Rodriguez, Mac Allister, Carboni, Fernandez |
| Forwards: | Alvarez, Messi, Di Maria, Gonzalez, Garnacho, La. Martinez |
Canada team news
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies will be the left-back, as Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito and Derek Cornelius are set to complete the back four.
Stephen Eustaquio will captain the side from midfield, alongside Ismael Kone.
Lille forward Jonathan David and Mallorca's Cyle Larin will lead the attack.
Canada possible XI: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Buchanan, Eustaquio, Kone, Millar; David, Larin
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Crepeau, St Clair, McGill |
| Defenders: | Johnston, De Fougerolles, Miller, Waterman, Cornelius, Bombito, Davies, Laryea, Ahmed, Hiebert |
| Midfielders: | Piette, Eustaquio, Kone, Osorio, Choiniere |
| Forwards: | Larin, David, Bair, Russell-Rowe, Shaffelburg, Buchanan, Millar, Oluwaseyi |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Argentina and Canada across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2010 | Argentina 5-0 Canada | International Friendly |
| October 7, 1975 | Canada 0-2 Argentina | Pan American Games |
| August 7, 1971 | Argentina 2-0 Canada | Pan American Games |