Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title.

Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi's Argentina see off Canada to reach final

World champions Argentina opened their bid for back-to-back Copa America titles with a 2-0 win over Canada in front of a crowd of 70,564 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday.

Lionel Messi-starrer Argentina begin Copa title defence with 2-0 win over Canada

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his unhappiness with the pitch at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after his team's 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa America opener on Thursday, saying it was unsuitable for this level of competition.

Copa America: Argentina coach bashes Atlanta pitch despite win, says 'no excuses but it’s not good for show'

World Cup winners Argentina must put recent success behind them when they begin their Copa America title defence, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday ahead of their opening game against Canada.

Lionel Scaloni expects ‘difficult’ Copa America for Argentina as defending champions gear up for title defence