Copa America: Argentina vs. Canada live updates, score, highlights as Lionel Messi and Co. open the tournament

The biggest soccer star in MLS – and perhaps in the world – will headline the opening match of the 2024 Copa América tournament, as group play kicks off with Lionel Messi leading Argentina against Canada in the first match of the 2024 edition of the tournament in Atlanta. . Messi was named the tournament’s best player in 2021 as he led Argentina to a trophy in Brazil, just a year before leading his country to FIFA Men’s World Cup glory. In addition to the 2021 victory, Argentina has enjoyed great success in the Copa this century. The country also won the tournament in 2011 and has finished second four times since 2004.

Canada, on the other hand, is making its first appearance in the Copa América, ahead of co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with the US and Mexico.

Kopa America 2024: How to watch Argentina vs Canada

• Date: Thursday June 20

• Time: 8:00 PM ET

• Place: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

• TV channel: FS1

• Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, VPN

Follow Yahoo Sports for all the action from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta as the 2024 Copa América gets underway.