The Argentina national team will inaugurate the Copa America 2024 this Thursday, June 20 in front of Canada at the Mercedes Benz Stadium, one of the most spectacular stadiums in the United States, but it has a big problem, the artificial grass.
Looking ahead to the long-awaited debut, the Argentina coach, Lionel Scalonicomplained about the change from artificial to natural grass just hours before facing Canada and hopes that he is ready so that he is not a factor in the game.
“I didn’t step on it, I saw it from the outside, the coaching staff came this morning, but they say it will improve, let’s wait a day. They changed it yesterday, I think, because they know it’s synthetic, they do everything very quickly and I hope it’s good for the good of football,” Scaloni said at a press conference.
Argentina respects Canada to avoid surprises
In addition, Scaloni considered that Canada must be respected and that “anyone who thinks that everything has been said is wrong”, before the opening match of the Copa América 2024.
“Canada It is a good team, with important players, with a new coach who has given them new ideas. In the last World Cup he did not have the results he deserved. He who thinks that everything has been said is wrong, he is a difficult rival. And we know how important the first game is,” he added..
About your template, Lionel Scaloni He said he was satisfied, although he warned that it will be a very complicated tournament, he is confident that his team has the ability to repeat as champion.
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“We are fine, with clear ideas and knowing the difficulty of this tournament, we will try to do our best. It will be a America Cup very difficult, as it always is,” stated the Argentine coach.
Argentina vs Canada: where and at what time to watch the opening game of the Copa América
The opening game of the Copa America 2024 between Argentina and Canada at the Mercedes Benz Stadium it will be played this Thursday, June 20, starting at:
- Mexico City | 6:00 p.m.
- United States ET | 8:00 p.m.
- United States CT | 7:00 p.m.
- United States PT | 5:00 p.m.
And you can follow it in USA through FOX, Fox Sports 1, TUDN and TyC Sports Internacional; Meanwhile in Mexico It will be available on TUDN, Channel 5, Azteca 7 and Vix+.
