Frank Christian
Argentina, the current Copa America and World Cup champions, are looking to defend their continental title as they face Canada in the first semifinal of Copa America 2024 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Argentina has had a strong tournament so far, starting with a 2-0 victory over Canada followed by clean sheet wins against Chile and Peru. However, a late goal from Ecuador forced them into a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals.
Canada, participating in their first Copa America, have surprised many under the guidance of new coach Jesse Marsch. Despite being newcomers to the tournament, Canada has managed impressive results, including a win over Peru and a draw with Chile.
After a draw with Venezuela in the quarterfinals, Canada advanced to the semis by winning the subsequent penalty shootout.
Argentina vs. Canada Live Stream and TV Channel
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, Univision, TUDN | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, ViX, Univision Now, TUDN app/website |
| Canada | TSN 1, 3, 4, CTV Two, RDS | TSN+, RDS App, CTV App |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | — |
USA: The match will be broadcast on FS1 with Spanish-language coverage on Univision and TUDN. Streaming is available on Fubo, with a free trial option.
Spanish language coverage is also available on ViX.
UK: Premier Sports Player will broadcast the match in the UK.
Canada: TSN and RDS will provide coverage in Canada, with CTV also airing the match.
Australia: Watch on Optus Sport.
India: The broadcast details for India are yet to be confirmed.
If the match is unavailable in your location, or if you’re traveling, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access geo-restricted content.
Argentina vs. Canada Kickoff Time
The match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 9, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
Here are the local kickoff times in major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 9 | 8 p.m. ET |
| USA/Canada | Tue, Jul. 9 | 5 p.m. PT |
| UK | Wed, Jul. 10 | 1 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Wed, Jul. 10 | 10 a.m. AEST |
| India | Wed, Jul. 10 | 5:30 a.m. IST |
Argentina vs. Canada Predicted Lineups & Team News
Lionel Messi’s performance will be key for Argentina, as he aims to lead his team to victory. The Argentine captain has shown moments of brilliance in the tournament and will be eager to make an impact in the rematch against Canada.
For the latest updates on the lineups and team news, stay tuned for the match.
**Key Players’ Roles in Argentina vs. Canada Semi-Final**
**Argentina’s Lineup**
Leading with four goals, **Lautaro Martínez** plays a crucial role in the team’s attack. Meanwhile, the presence of **Julian Alvarez** could provide additional firepower upfront. In defense, **Lisandro Martinez** is expected to maintain his spot following his goal-scoring performance, with **Nicolas Otamendi** likely to be on the bench. Goalkeeper **Emiliano Martinez** stood out in the penalty shootout, securing a place for his team in the semifinals.
**Canada’s Lineup**
Due to an injury, **Tajon Buchanan** from Inter Milan will be absent. On the other hand, defender **Derek Cornelius** is available despite receiving a yellow card previously. Coach Jesse Marsch has rotated the starting lineup in each game, emphasizing the need for precision and clinical finishes in transition.
**Expected Outcome**
Given Argentina’s experience and talent, they are favored to triumph over Canada. Despite Canada’s strong players like **Alphonso Davies** and **Jonathan David**, Argentina’s depth and quality are likely to secure them a hard-fought victory, mirroring their success against Ecuador in the quarterfinal.
**Prediction:**
Argentina 2-0 Canada
Ultimately, the clash between the defending champions, Argentina, and Canada is anticipated to showcase Argentina’s superiority and advance them to the final.
