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The 2024 edition of the Copa America is set to kick off with an intriguing clash this week as Canada lock horns with Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday. Argentina are one of the favorites to win the tournament and will need to lay down a marker this week.
Canada have improved in recent weeks but must prove their mettle against some of the world's strongest international teams over the next month. With the likes of Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies in their ranks, the North American side can pull off a few upsets in its group.
Argentina have a brilliant squad at their disposal and have come together as a unit under Lionel Scaloni. The reigning South American and world champions have built a formidable team around Lionel Messi and will look to their talisman yet again this year.
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Argentina vs Canada Head-to-Head stats
Argentina have an excellent historical record against Canada, having won the only meeting between the two teams.
The only match between the two teams took place in 2010 and ended in a comprehensive 5-0 victory for Argentina. Canada were thoroughly outplayed on the day and have a point to prove going into this game.
Argentina form guide: W-W-W-W-W
Canada form guide: D-L-W-L-W
Argentina vs Canada: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Argentina have won their last five matches on the international stage, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier in November last year. The Albicelestes have scored a total of 12 goals in these games.
Lionel Messi is the most prolific goalscorer in Argentina's international history and has scored a total of 108 goals for his country. The Inter Miami star has won the FIFA World Cup and the Copa America with his country and will be looking to win another trophy this year.
Argentina have conceded only two goals in their last five matches in all competitions, winning all these games. The South American giants have also kept three clean sheets during this period.
Canada have won only one of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline against Trinidad and Tobago.
