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Argentina vs. Canada XI: Possible Starting Lineups and Team news for Copa America 2024 Semifinal

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Emiliano Martínez saves two penalty kicks for Argentina vs. Ecuador in Copa America
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Canada vs. Argentina: Copa America 2024 Semifinal Showdown at MetLife Stadium

Canada will get their shot at redemption against  Argentina in the Copa America 2024 semifinals on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Canada punched their ticket to the semis on Friday with a dramatic win over Venezuela on penalties after a 1-1 draw, similar to the way Argentina progressed through their quarterfinal tie against Ecuador.

Argentina, who are the Defending Copa America and World Cup champions, needed a shootout to defeat Ecuador after their late goal during second-half injury time. Albiceleste are seeking to lift a third straight major international title and 16th Copa America trophy.

Team News

Argentina:
Lionel Messi had a good performance against Canada to open the tournament, then decent against Chile before missing the group game against Peru through injury. He was not at his best against Ecuador and was the only Argentine player to miss his penalty shot during the Penalty shootout, but we will surely see a better version of the Argentine Captain in this rematch against Canada.

With the Argentine captain struggling for goals and fitness, Lautaro Martínez has provided the spark up front and leads the Golden Boot race with 4 goals. Although Manchester City attacker Julian Alvarez, opened his Copa America account against Canada in the tournament opener, the 24-year-old could be forced to settle for a spot on the bench.

At the back, Lisandro Martinez will continue to get the nod over Nicolas Otamendi following his goal-scoring heroics last time out, Lisandro Martinez is set to line up alongside Cristian Romero in central defense. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was yet again the hero, saving 2 penalties and Messi’s misses in the penalty shootout to book his side’s place in the semifinals.

Argentina Starting Lineup (4-3-3):
Emiliano Martínez (GK) — Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico — De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández — Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Di María.

Canada:

Alphonso Davies is one of the most prominent names in the squad and the left-back should feature in the back four alongside Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, and Alistair Johnston.

Stephen Eustaquio will wear the captain’s armband and the skipper is expected to line up in the middle of the park alongside Marseille’s Ismael Kone, who is likely to return to the starting line-up on Tuesday after sitting out their final group game and only being dropped. the bench outside for the last time.

Jonathan David will be one of his country’s main goal threats as he scored his only goal in the opening stages of this competition. Left winger Jacob Shaffelburg scored the opening goal against Venezuela, which should be enough to keep the starting position in attack.

Canada Starting Lineup (4-4-2):

Crepeau (GK) — Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Alphonso Davies — Kone, Eustaquio — Laryea, David, Shaffelburg — Larin.

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Tanbir Ahmed is a passionate football content writer with over three years of experience crafting engaging articles, match analyses, and feature stories. His expertise spans from in-depth tactical breakdowns to capturing the human stories behind the sport.

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