Argentina trumped Canada 2-0 in the Copa America 2024 semifinal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, reaching their second consecutive final.
Goals from Julian Alvarez and skipper Lionel Messi powered the defending champions.
Messi’s goal took his international goal tally past Ali Daei’s 109 for Iran, making him the second-highest goal-scorer of all time behind Cristiano Ronaldo (130).

Argentina’s victory was not just a win. It was a display of skill and determination. They fended off early pressure as Alvarez darted past two defenders to open the scoring with a spotless finish in the 22nd minute.

Messi doubled the lead in the 51st minute when he stuck out a boot to divert Enzo Fernandez’s shot from the edge of the area past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

 The stage is set for an epic showdown. Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia, who meet on Wednesday, in the final in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.