Argentina Wins Copa América Final, Defeating Canada 2-0
Argentina Claims Fourth Title in Five Years
Weather Delays Game, but Argentina Stays Strong
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (July 9, 2024) - Argentina has once again claimed the Copa América title, defeating Canada 2-0 in a hard-fought final at the Estadio Monumental. The victory marks Argentina's fourth title in the last five years and their 15th overall.
The game was delayed by over an hour due to heavy rain, but once play got underway, Argentina quickly took control. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal in the 27th minute, and Ángel Di María added a second in the 55th minute.
Canada had a few chances to get back into the game, but they were unable to convert their opportunities. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The victory is a major triumph for Argentina, who have now won the Copa América more times than any other country. It is also a personal triumph for Messi, who has now won every major trophy with Argentina and Barcelona.
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