Copa America Returns to MetLife: Messi and Argentina Face Chile in Group A Showdown
Copa America has returned to MetLife Stadium, featuring a highly anticipated match between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Chile in a Group A clash on Tuesday night.
This game rekindles a fierce rivalry between these South American neighbors, with Chile having previously defeated Messi and his team 4-2 on penalties in the 2016 Copa America Final, also held at MetLife in front of 82,026 fans.
With both teams already having played one match in this year’s tournament, here’s what you need to know about Tuesday night’s game, a deeper look at the recent history between these two teams, and more about Argentina vs. Chile at MetLife:
Game Details: Argentina vs. Chile for Copa America 2024
Fans eagerly awaiting this must-see match will have to wait until 9 p.m. for kickoff. Argentina vs. Chile will air on FS1. For those without access to the channel, Fubo TV offers a free seven-day trial to new subscribers, and it includes FS1.
Ticket Availability for Argentina vs. Chile
Tickets are still available. Here are the current, lowest prices for last-minute tickets to see Messi in action against Chile at MetLife:
- SeatGeek: Starting at $742.80 (including taxes and fees) in Section 342, Row 22.
- StubHub: Starting at $795 (including taxes and fees) in Section 332, Row 22.
**Performance in Copa America 2024**
Each team has played one game so far in the group stage. Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Canada last Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Meanwhile, Chile played to a 0-0 draw against Peru on June 21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
**Argentina vs. Chile Soccer History**
Leading up to Tuesday’s match, the teams have had a balanced record with three draws in their last five meetings. Argentina has claimed narrow victories in the other two games, including a 2-1 win in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying match on January 27, 2022, in Calama, Chile. Three years earlier, Argentina defeated Chile 2-1 to secure third place in the 2019 Copa America Tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This will be their first meeting on U.S. soil since a 0-0 draw in an international friendly at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 5, 2019. Chile’s last win over Argentina came in the 2016 Copa America Final, as they have gone 0-3-3 in their last six head-to-head matchups leading up to Tuesday's contest.
**Copa America 2024 Schedule**
The group stage concludes on July 2. The tournament schedule is as follows:
- 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)
Favorites to Win Copa America 2024
Following Brazil’s surprising draw with Costa Rica on Monday night, Messi and Argentina are now the favorites to win this year’s tournament. Here are the betting odds for all 16 teams via FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey:
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