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Argentina 2-0 Canada - Copa America 2024 RECAP: Lautaro Martinez doubles champions' lead to wrap up opening win in Atlanta after Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock
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Thank you for tuning into Mail Online's live coverage of the Copa America opener between Argentina and Canada.
Both teams will play again on Tuesday as group stage action continues. Canada will take on Peru at 6 PM ET while Argentina look to keep their streak going against Chile at 9 PM ET.
The final numbers
Argentina led Canada in most aspects of the game, the good and the bad.
Messi and Co. controlled 64.5 per cent of the possession, outshot the Canadians 19-10 (9-2 on target), and had seven corner kicks to Canada's four.
On the other hand, Argentina had 15 fouls to their opposition's nine. Crepeau was the busier keeper, making six saves to Martinez's two.
Both teams had two yellow cards.
Canada look to bounce back to start the tournament
After beating Trinidad and Tobago, 2-0, in the Concacaf Nations League, the Canadians suffered a 4-0 loss to Netherlands in a friendly. They then drew scoreless against France in their latest outing. The task at hand does not get easier for Davies and Co. as they face the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions to start their campaign.
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Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live coverage of tonight's Copa America curtain-raiser between Argentina and Canada.
Lionel Messi and Co are set to begin the defense of their crown over in Atlanta, where they face a Canada side with high hopes of a run at the tournament under new coach Jesse Marsch.
It promises to be a fascinating evening, and we'll be bringing you live updates and developments throughout - so stay tuned here on Mail Sport!
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