One day left until start of the Copa América and everything is now prepared to receive the thousands of fans who will be present in each of the host stadiums of the oldest national team tournament in the world.
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The first match of this edition of the tournament will face Argentina against Canada on the first date of group A on June 20 at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. However, before kick-off, there will be a show as usual to mark the opening of the Cup.
Details of the opening show
Days ago, the tournament networks had given indications of who it could be the artist chosen to perform at the inauguration. In publications, a photo of the official ball of the tournament along with white glasses put all eyes on the Colombian artist Feid.
It was later confirmed that the Colombian will be in charge of opening the tournament at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in the state of Georgia. Feid will do a concert with the same characteristics of his current ‘ferxxocalipsis’ tour and the Copa América described it as “a memorable show” in the statement released by the official media.
The reggaeton singer is currently one of the most listened to worldwide and is on a world tour for his new album. The singer had already been with players from the Colombian team and it was speculated that he would be present at the inauguration.
Argentina the current champion, to defend the title
The first match in group A will also be the first in an international tournament for Argentina after the World Cup in Qatar. The ‘albiceleste’ is the current American champion and Del mundo and will seek to defend its title in this edition.
The Argentine star will play his last Copa América in his career
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This time, several leaders in the South American National Team will have their last appearance in this tournament. Lionel Messi and Angel di Maríatwo historic players from Argentina, will seek to make their team the only one that has won the Copa América before and immediately after being crowned world champions.
Di Maria after scoring against France
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In the two preparation matches against Ecuador and Guatemala, the Argentines left good feelings with their game and won both. Argentina arrives with 7 clean sheets in the last 10 games and with Lautaro Martínez rediscovered the goal with his team’s shirt. Now, they are thinking about the first match that will pit them against a team they have only met once before 14 years ago.
Canada will look for a surprise in its debut in the Cup
Canada will be the opponent of the defending champion. The North American country is the only debutant in this edition of the Copa América and will seek to cause a surprise from the first match. In that previously referenced match, they were defeated 5-0 by the team led by Diego Maradona.
However, they remain an uncertainty because very few know the playing style of this team. The statistics make it an easy rival that has won only 3 of its last 10 games against elections such as Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The latter, the team against which he obtained his place for this edition of the Copa América.
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Alphonso Davies, defender of the National Team, is the most visible face. The Bayern Munich player and captain of Canada knows what it is to play at the highest level and some rumors put him as the next Real Madrid player. On the other hand there are Jonathan David, Lille forward and Tajon Buchanan, from Inter Milan. The coach of this team is Jesse MarschRalf Rangnick’s former assistant at Leipzig.
Where to watch Argentina vs Canada and the inauguration of the Copa América in Colombia
The opening match between Argentina and Canada will be next Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm Colombian time and will take place in Atlanta, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. However, Feid’s show will begin minutes before the match and can be tuned into the match broadcasts worldwide. In Colombia, the event can be seen on the signal Caracol, Rcn and DirecTV Sports.
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