The 2024 edition of the Copa America tournament kicks off tonight, June 20, with a match featuring one of the best soccer players in the world.
Lionel Messi and the Argentinean squad will take on Team Canada to open the quadrennial tournament. Messi, the team’s captain and all-time leading goal scorer, may be playing his last Copa America as the next one will be in 2028 (however, he’s not ruling out the 2026 World Cup yet).
The Argentinean National Team is also the reigning World Cup and Copa America champ, so they enter the tournament as the favorite to reach the final, if not win the entire thing again.
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Want to tune in? The match is airing on Fox Sports 1 in the United States, but can be streamed on Sling TV, DIRECTV Stream, and more live TV streaming services.
Below, check out everything you need to know before kick-off.
Argentina and Canada kick off the 2024 Copa America tonight, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Argentina vs. Canada is airing on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). If you have cable, all you’ll have to do to tune in is turn FS1 on at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
If you’re planning on watching more than one match (see below for Argentina’s schedule), then the most cost-effective way to stream the 2024 Copa America is without taking advantage of a free trial at all since they run at most seven days.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes FS1, and right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 — and all you’ll need is that one month subscription to watch the entire tournament through the July 14 final match.
If you’re here for a good time, not a long time (and only plan on watching today’s match), there are three live TV streaming services that come with FS1 and free trials for new users.
Argentina and Canada will hit the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Falcons’ home serves as one of 14 home arenas for this year’s Copa America. Check out last minute tickets on Vivid Seats.
Yes! The soccer superstar is serving as captain of Argentina’s National Team for in the 2024 Copa America. Messi has ruled out an Olympics run due to his participation in the Copa America.
In addition to tonight’s match, Messi and Argentina play the following group stage games:
The 2024 Copa America tournament kicks off tonight, June 20, and runs through July 14 (the same day that the 2024 Euro wraps up).