Copa America 2024 semifinal: Lionel Messi's Argentina to face Canada yet again, match prediction, how to watch

Copa America 2024 semifinal is already on the way with Argentina having qualified already after beating Ecuador by penalties. The Argentina versus Ecuador clash was a roller-coaster ride for Lionel Messi fans as he missed his penalty shot, in a similar way Portugal's Ronaldo missed his during a parallel Euro Cup 2024 clash. It looked like a bad phase for both footballing greats in terms of penalties, but their teams did manage to qualify to further stages.

Argentina vs Canada: Copa America 2024 semifinal takeaways, key Argentina players

Argentina are successfully through to the semis and will now play against Canada for the second time, after beating them the first time in the group stage match 2-0. If we go by the same pattern, then Argentines are currently in a much higher ground than Canada, and owing to the white-and-blues' current form, they will be looking at steamrolling Canada and storm into the finals of Copa America 2024, being the reigning champions of Copa America 2021.

Of curse, they key players to watch out for in the Argentina squad will be Lionel Messi and Emi Martinez. One being an ace striker, and the other the world's top goalkeeper, Argentina would be looking at displaying their 2022 FIFA World Cup dominance.

Argentina vs Canada semifinal match prediction, how to watch live

All odds are currently in Argentina's favor as the team is currently in impeccable form. However, the way Ecuador stopped them from winning outright in the 90 minutes and dragging the quarterfinal game into penalties, things may yet again follow the same fashion with Canada, which the Argentines definitely do not want.

Argentina have the ability to convincingly beat Canada by a margin of one or two goals, if they do not choke during key moments in the game. Canada's strategy can possibly be a full-fledged attack in the first half, attempting at least one goal, and then defending from the midfield as the game proceeds ahead.

Argentina vs Canada semifinal game can be watched live on Fox Sports 1 and also on Univision/TUDN. Meanwhile, Fox Sports website will also stream the game live for viewers, while you can grab the live action also on FuboTV.

FAQs:

Will Lionel Messi play in Copa America 2024 semifinal?
As of now, Lionel Messi will most definitely be playing in the Copa America 2024 semifinals against Canada. Messi missed his penalty in the quarterfinals and will be looking at vengeance in the next game.

Where can I watch the Argentina vs Canada semifinal live?
Fox Sports will be airing the Argentina vs Canada semifinal game live on is network and will also stream it live on their website.