Argentina's Copa América Preparations: Messi-led Squad To Play Two Warm-up Matches in US
Copa América 2024: With the Copa América tournament looming, Argentina, the defending champions, are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has revealed that Lionel Messi and his teammates will engage in warm-up matches against Ecuador and Guatemala in the United States.
Key Warm-Up Matches
According to the AFA, Argentina will commence their warm-up campaign against Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 9. Just five days later, they will face off against Guatemala at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland. These matches are pivotal in fine-tuning Argentina's strategies and assessing their readiness for the Copa América.
Road to Copa América Glory
Argentina's Copa América journey begins on June 20 with a showdown against Canada in Atlanta. Coach Lionel Scaloni faces the challenge of finalising his squad of 26 players by June 12. It's widely anticipated that many of the stars who led Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022 will feature prominently in the squad.
Key Warm-Up Matches
According to the AFA, Argentina will commence their warm-up campaign against Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 9. Just five days later, they will face off against Guatemala at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland. These matches are pivotal in fine-tuning Argentina's strategies and assessing their readiness for the Copa América.
Road to Copa América Glory
Argentina's Copa América journey begins on June 20 with a showdown against Canada in Atlanta. Coach Lionel Scaloni faces the challenge of finalising his squad of 26 players by June 12. It's widely anticipated that many of the stars who led Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022 will feature prominently in the squad.
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