Frank Christian
Lionel Messi is currently leading Argentina in the Copa America 2024 tournament with a goal to secure another continental victory.
Having won his first major international trophy in the previous edition against Brazil, Messi remains determined to perform for his country despite recent hamstring concerns.
Messi’s presence in this competition marks his seventh appearance, with the opportunity to become the tournament’s top scorer closely within reach.
Here are the latest details on Messi’s upcoming game and his schedule at Copa America 2024.
Update on Lionel Messi Playing vs. Peru in Copa America
Messi will not be participating in the match against Peru due to an injury sustained during the group stage game against Chile.
After a challenging encounter where Messi received treatment for a right thigh issue, it was decided that he would sit out the final group match to allow for recovery.
Although he played the full 90 minutes against Chile, Argentina’s qualification for the quarterfinals prompted the decision to rest Messi for the upcoming game against Peru.
His absence for this match signifies a period of rest that may benefit him considering his history of muscle injuries in recent years.
The next opponent for Argentina will be determined based on the outcomes of the final group matches in Group B.
Argentina’s Copa America 2024 Group Details
As the defending champions, Argentina was placed in Group A and secured advancement to the knockout stage with a game to spare.
The draw placed Argentina alongside Peru, Chile, and Canada, offering them a favorable path to progress in the tournament.
Group A Teams:
| Argentina |
| Peru |
| Chile |
| Canada |
Match Schedule and Results for Argentina at Copa America 2024
Argentina began their Copa America 2024 campaign with a victory against Canada in Atlanta and followed it with a win against Chile in the New York metro area.
Their final group stage match against Peru in Miami will close out their initial stage fixtures.
| Fixture | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina 2-0 Canada | June 20, 2024 | Atlanta, GA (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | |
| Chile 0-1 Argentina | June 25, 2024 | East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium) | |
| Argentina vs. Peru | June 29, 2024 | Miami, FL (Hard Rock Stadium) |
Where to Watch Lionel Messi and Argentina at Copa America 2024
Viewers can catch Messi in action during Copa America 2024 across various regions through the following channels:
| TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1, TUDN USA, Univsion | Fubo, Univision NOW, ViX, Fox Sports app/website |
| Canada | TSN, RDS | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | — | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | — |
