Copa America 2024: Argentina set to play Two Friendlies ahead of Copa America campaign

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Argentina will take part in two friendlies ahead of their Copa America 2024 campaign in the USA.

The tournament will commence from June 20, featuring Argentina in the opening match against Canada from Group A.

Argentina, the defending champions of Copa America, are slotted in the group along with Peru and Chile apart from Canada.

This year's edition, hosted by the United States, marks the 48th iteration of the oldest national football tournament and only the second instance of it being held in the USA.

The inclusion of six CONCACAF teams - the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Panama, Canada, and Costa Rica - highlights a significant collaboration between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, who decided to expand the tournament to 16 teams this year.

While the squad details for Argentina's title defense remain undisclosed, anticipation builds around what could potentially be Lionel Messi's final Copa America appearance. Under the guidance of coach Lionel Scaloni, Messi and his teammates are set to embark on a quest to secure yet another triumph for their nation.

Argentina to play Two Friendlies ahead of Copa America 2024

Leading up to Copa America this year, Argentina has maintained a formidable streak, victorious in 12 consecutive matches following their FIFA World Cup win in December 2022. The streak ended as they lost their qualification Match against Uruguay last year, but came back to winning ways against arch-rivals Brazil.

As the Copa America approaches, Los Albicelestes will be hoping to replicate their performance from the last edition. To fine-tune their preparations, the team has scheduled two friendly matches this month. The first match will see Lionel Messi and co. face Ecuador on June 10 at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, followed by a game against Guatemala on June 14 in Maryland.