COPA AMERICA
Sold out for Argentina - Canada as Leo Messi takes on Alphonso Davies
The atmosphere at the opening match of the 2024 Copa America is going to be on fire, with a full house expected at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Conmebol Copa America 2024 kicks off this Thursday in the U.S. with Argentina facing Canada. On Wednesday, the South American confederation announced that the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be packed to capacity for the opening match, where Lionel Messi’s team will take on Alphonso Davies’ squad.
The defending champions begin their journey towards back-to-back titles against one of Concacaf’s most dangerous teams, promising an exciting display on the home turf of Atlanta United. The stadium, which seats 70,000 spectators, is set to host one of the most impressive events in the sporting world on American soil.
In a statement from Conmebol, the confederation’s president, Alejandro Domínguez, said: “Selling out the tickets for the opening match underscores the significance of this football festival. We hope fans will enjoy this tournament from start to finish, as we’ve designed it to be a unique, world-class experience.”
Argentina are dreaming of a tournament that underscores their remarkable form, following victories in the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima, and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and one that gets underway in a sold out venue and to millions of fans on TV and streaming services around the world, all tuning in to the most exciting national team competition on the continent.
Canada looking for major upset
The team led by captain Alphonso Davies is looking to make a strong statement in their debut at Copa America 2024, but they’ll need a performance that matches the high expectations set for them in Atlanta. The squad, coached by Jesse Marsch, prepared for this tournament in Europe, seeking to showcase an engaging style of play following valuable lessons learned against the Netherlands and France.
The growth shown by The Maple Leafs in recent years sees them expected to deliver a solid performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup, making the first test against Lionel Messi’s La Albiceleste crucial. The world’s eyes are on this opening match.