In the Copa América 2024 opener, Argentina secured a 1-0 lead over Canada with a goal from Julian Alvarez. Despite several opportunities, Lionel Messi failed to convert crucial chances, including a one-on-one with Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau and another attempt blocked by Derek Cornelius. Canada showed resilience, with notable performances from Crépeau and a strong defensive effort. At halftime, the match was scoreless, but Alvarez's goal marked the first of the tournament. The match remains competitive as Canada continues to challenge Argentina.
What a tackle in the box this was by Cristian Romero 🔒🔥 https://t.co/nVJU1DIuAo
Has Father Time finally caught up to Messi?? https://t.co/5u6EudkZyv
Shaffelburg completely changed this game. Blown away by Maritime Messi
HOW DID MESSI MISS THIS?? https://t.co/oaqUmsdTjH
Lionel Messi missed out on a huge goal chance 😳 🎥 @FOXSoccer https://t.co/wrVIMZvccb
Lionel Messi did not score during this one-on-one opportunity with Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau 😳 #CopaAmèrica https://t.co/jnE2qygtsv https://t.co/9bRgO8d0Ff
Canadians after that Jonathan David header attempt: https://t.co/hjrlaUfgif
Jesse Marsch clearly watched his Italy today. 🤌🇨🇦 https://t.co/oEe6eC0h7z
DID LIONEL MESSI REALLY MISS THAT? 😲 https://t.co/BAdKsFMXbC
That Emi Martinez pass though... 😮💨🇦🇷 https://t.co/c1ThvAQiOU
MESSI WAS DENIED WITH TWO GREAT CHANCES TO SCORE 😱 https://t.co/k04H2qm3ih
Maxim Crepeau proving why is the Keeper for @CanadaSoccerEN at the 2026 World Cup #CopaAmèrica #NoFearAllFight #CANMNT
Saved by the head! https://t.co/2PDM59Xzl6 https://t.co/VlI6nuf6w2
Derek Cornelius' head saved that Messi goal 😅 https://t.co/rKxbVPfmYE
Surviving a Messi breakaway and living to tell about it is like a modern day version of beating Jaws.
🚨🚨| HUGE CHANCE FOR MESSI BUT HE FAILS TO CONVERT IT!! https://t.co/fhhRfMKUPC
Messi washed https://t.co/UGtYNYic0u
Max Crepeau playing like a wild man tonight
Messi anytime goal bettors are punching air right now 😡 How did he not score this!? https://t.co/9bkr0b2KwV
That Canadian is gonna be telling the story about the time he stonewalled Messi every day for the next 80 years.
Tied up with this baseball game, which has been amazing...but it's wild that Canada continues to ride hard against Argentina in the #CopaAmèrica opener. They've made great strides over last five years and are Davies/Larin connection away from a stunner after Messi just got denied
HOW DID MESSI NOT SCORE?! 😱 https://t.co/QrBZTKQXQD
Messi just pass it in, bro
This pass from Messi to Di María nearly set up a beauty of a goal 👀🤏 https://t.co/fvL4d6MIxS
Canada's first substitute against Argentina: the Maritime Messi #CanMNT https://t.co/IhzgzYAzT6
JULIAN ALVAREZ OPENS UP THE SCORING FOR ARGENTINA 🇦🇷 ✅ +450 First Goalscorer https://t.co/f1zsnK9l6g
JULIAN ALVAREZ PUTS ARGENTINA AHEAD 1-0! 🇦🇷 ✅ +450 First Goalscorer https://t.co/nezQd2JexQ
Argentina strikes FIRST in the Copa America opener 🔥 (via @FOXSoccer) https://t.co/iXx7siti7O
JULIAN ALVAREZ SCORES THE FIRST GOAL OF COPA AMERICA 2024 🔥 https://t.co/EUzFOTIUja
GOAL | ARGENTINA 1-0 CANADA | ALVAREZ https://t.co/ujo8ZUHJdg
Welp 😬 #CopaAmèrica #NoFearAllFight #CANMNT
🚨🚨| GOAL: JULIAN ALVAREZ OPENS THE SCORING FOR ARGENTINA!!! Argentina 1-0 Canada https://t.co/Qs9W3IWZqx
Halftime: Argentina 🇦🇷 and Canada 🇨🇦 remain scoreless. @HeraldSports #CopaAmérica2024 #CopaAmérica