The Copa America tournament returns to MetLife Stadium with a highly anticipated clash between Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and Chile on Tuesday night. This Group A matchup rekindles a fierce rivalry that reached a boiling point in the 2016 Copa America Final, where Chile emerged victorious over Argentina in a penalty shootout, leaving Messi and his team heartbroken before 82,026 fans.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
Fans will need to wait until 9 p.m. for the kickoff of this marquee event. The game will be broadcast on FS1, offering a prime-time slot for this must-see encounter. For those without access to FS1, Fubo TV provides a free seven-day trial, allowing new subscribers to stream the match.
Ticket Availability
Despite the high demand, tickets are still available for those eager to witness this exciting showdown in person. Current last-minute ticket prices start at $742.80 on SeatGeek (Section 342, Row 22) and $795 on StubHub (Section 332, Row 22), including taxes and fees.
Team Performances in Copa America 2024
Both teams have had contrasting starts in this year’s tournament. Argentina began their campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, showcasing their attacking prowess. In contrast, Chile played to a goalless draw against Peru at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, leaving them in search of their first goal of the tournament.
Historical Context and Recent Encounters
The history between Argentina and Chile is marked by intense and closely contested matches. In their last five meetings, the teams have drawn three times, with Argentina securing two one-goal victories. Notably, Argentina defeated Chile 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying match on January 27, 2022, in Calama, Chile. In the 2019 Copa America, Argentina also bested Chile 2-1 to claim third place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Their most recent encounter on U.S. soil ended in a 0-0 draw during an international friendly at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 5, 2019. Since Chile’s triumph in the 2016 Copa America Final, they have not managed to defeat Argentina, with a record of 0-3-3 in their last six meetings.
Copa America 2024 Schedule and Tournament Favorites
The group stage concludes on July 2, with the knockout stages commencing shortly after:
- Quarterfinals: July 4-6 in Houston (NRG Stadium), Arlington (AT&T Stadium), Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium), and Glendale (State Farm Stadium)
- Semifinals: July 9-10 in East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) and Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
- Third-place game: July 13 in Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
- Final: July 14 in Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
Following a surprising draw between Brazil and Costa Rica, Argentina, led by Messi, has emerged as the favorite to win the tournament. Here are the betting odds via FanDuel Sportsbook:
- Argentina: +160
- Brazil: +250
- Uruguay: +490
- Colombia: 9/1 (+900)
- USA: 13/1 (+1300)
- Mexico: 17/1 (+1700)
- Chile and Ecuador: 41/1 (+4100)
- Venezuela: 60/1 (+6000)
- Canada: 110/1 (+11000)
- Peru: 120/1 (+12000)
- Paraguay: 210/1 (+21000)
- Costa Rica: 260/1 (+26000)
- Bolivia: 490/1 (+49000)
- Jamaica: 650/1 (+65000)
- Panama: 1000/1 (+100000)
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Messi and Argentina as they seek to avenge their 2016 loss and claim Copa America glory.
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