Argentina Defeats Canada 2-0 to Win Copa América
Messi Scores First Goal of Tournament
Another Title for Argentina
Argentina emerged victorious in the Copa América final on July 9, 2024, defeating Canada 2-0. Lionel Messi, Argentina's star player, scored the opening goal, his 109th international goal and first of the tournament. The win marks Argentina's second consecutive Copa América title and their fourth in the last five years.
Canada had a chance to equalize in the first half, but Argentina's defense held firm. In the second half, Argentina doubled their lead and put the game out of reach.
The victory is a major triumph for Argentina and their coach, Lionel Scaloni. It is also a disappointment for Canada, who were looking to win their first Copa América title.
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