Frank Christian
Lionel Messi will be absent from Argentina’s final Copa America Group A match due to an injury sustained in the previous game against Chile.
Although Messi completed the full 90 minutes in that match, a decision has been made to rest him for the upcoming clash against Peru.
Argentina’s assistant coach confirmed Messi’s absence and hinted at a rotational lineup for the team.
Peru, on the other hand, faces a challenging task against Argentina, having struggled in the tournament so far.
The team will be aiming to overcome their poor form and historical record against Argentina to stay in contention.
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Argentina is expected to make changes to their lineup, with players like Lautaro Martinez likely to feature prominently.
Other players such as German Pezzella, Exequiel Palacios, Guido Rodriguez, and Alejandro Garnacho could also get playing time.
Argentina predicted lineup: Armani (GK) — Montiel, Otamendi, Pezzella, Acuna — Mac Allister, Rodriguez, Palacios — Di Maria, La. Martinez, Garnacho.
Injured: Messi
Suspended: None
Peru will be without suspended defender Miguel Araujo, with Anderson Santamaria expected to take his place in the lineup.
There are injury concerns for Peru, with Luis Advincula doubtful, potentially leading to Marcos Lopez continuing at full-back.
Peru predicted lineup: Gallese (GK) — Santamaria, Zambrano, Callens — Polo, Pena, Cartagena, Quispe, Lopez — Lapadula, Flores.
Injured: Advincula
Suspended: Araujo
Live Stream and TV Channel Information
Viewers can watch the Argentina vs. Peru match through various TV channels and streaming platforms across different regions:
| USA | FS1, TUDN USA, Univision | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website, TUDN app/website, Univision Now, ViX |
| Canada | — | TSN+, RDS app |
| UK | Premier Sports 1 | Premier Sports Player |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
USA: Argentina vs. Peru will be broadcast on FS1 in the United States with additional Spanish-language coverage on TUDN USA and Univision. Streaming options are available through platforms like Fubo, offering a free trial. ViX also provides a Spanish-language stream.
UK: The match will be aired on Premier Sports channels in the UK.
Canada: Canadian viewers can watch the match on TSN, with French-language coverage on RDS.
Australia: Optus Sport is the exclusive broadcaster of the Copa America in Australia.
If the match is unavailable in your location, or if you’re traveling, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure access across devices.
