ARG 2-0 CAN, Copa America 2024 Semifinal: Argentina Through To Their Second-Straight Final - In Pics

Lionel Messi finally found the net in Copa America 2024 as Argentina breezed past Canada, earning a 2-0 victory in the semifinal of the competition. Messi deflected Enzo Fernandez's shot off the face of the goalkeeper to give himself the first goal of the tournament. Messi's strike that came in the 51st minute was Argentina's second after Julian Alvarez had given them the lead in the 22nd minute. Argentina will now take on either Uruguay or Colombia in a bid to earn back-to-back Copa America titles.

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Updated on: 10 July 2024 12:25 pm

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Copa America 2024 Semifinal: Argentina vs Canada | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

Argentina's players celebrate defeating Canada during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Argentina players celebrate after defeating Canada 2-0 | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

From left: Argentina's Angel Di Maria, Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi and Nicolás Otamendi celebrate after defeating Canada 2-0 in a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates after beating Canada in a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Lionel Scaloni embraces Canada's coach Jesse Marsch | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni, center left, embraces Canada's coach Jesse Marsch at the end of a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina won 2-0.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi | Photo: AP/Julia Nikhinson

Argentina's Lionel Messi dribbles during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Canada in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Alistair Johnston and Alexis Mac Allister battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

Canada's Alistair Johnston, left, and Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister battle for the ball during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Rodrigo De Paul is fouled by Stephen Eustaquio | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul, center, is fouled by Canada's Stephen Eustaquio, right, during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Lionel Messi is congratulated after scoring Argentina's second goal | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Argentina's Lionel Messi is congratulated after scoring his side's second goal against Canada during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Julian Alvarez and Alphonso Davies vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Argentina's Julian Alvarez, left, and Canada's Alphonso Davies vie for the ball during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring opening goal | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Canada during a Copa America semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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