Argentina Begins Copa America Title Defense with 2-0 Victory Over Canada

Argentina Defeats Canada in Opening Game

Defending champions Argentina opened their Copa America title defense with a 2-0 victory against Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday. Julian Alvarez scored the opening goal of the game in the 57th minute, and Lionel Messi added a second in the 83rd minute to seal the victory.

Messi Misses Opportunities

Despite the victory, Messi missed a number of chances to add to Argentina's lead. The Barcelona star hit the post in the first half and also had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half. However, he was able to make amends for his misses with a well-taken goal late in the game.

Argentina Dominates Possession

Argentina controlled possession throughout the game and created the better chances. They had 65% of the possession and took 16 shots on goal, compared to Canada's 6 shots.

Conclusion

Argentina's victory is a strong start to their Copa America title defense. They will face Panama in their next game on Monday, while Canada will take on Brazil.