The continental competition is held not only in Europe, but also in America. For a long time, the Copa America cannot be called only the championship of the southern subcontinent, this year, for example, the United States is the manager, in addition to the USA, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Panama. Also in this area, which has been expanded to 16.
Naturally, World Cup holder Argentina is the first contender for the 2024 Copa. According to European time, the opening match between Argentina and Canada was held in Atlanta at dawn on Friday. The Argentines, with Messi in their ranks, struggled to win. Alvarez only took the lead at the beginning of the second half, in the 49th minute, and then Martinez created the final score in the 88th minute with an assist from Messi.
Messi escaped punishment..
But the most exciting scene in the match happened in the 37th minute when the Canadian scored from a distance of two meters I slid onto Macy's feet.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner lay down painfully, a long treatment ensued and, to the Argentines' relief, Messi was able to continue the match.
The best part of the whole thing is that Bombeto didn't even get a yellow card as opposed to a red card.
The Copa Championship ends at the same time as the Euro Championship
The 48th Copa America will be held from June 20 to July 14, so the final of the tournament will be held on the same day as the European Championship.
Copa America group classification:
Group A: Argentina, Peru, Chile, Canada
Group Two: Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Jamaica
Group Three: United States, Uruguay, Panama, Bolivia
Group Four: Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Costa Rica
