Get ready for a football showdown of epic proportions! 🇨🇦⚽️🇦🇷
Canada is set to face off against Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals this Tuesday, and coach Jesse Marsch is embracing the underdog role in what's being dubbed a David vs Goliath battle.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions and top of the FIFA rankings, have only lost twice in five years. With superstar Lionel Messi leading the charge, they are the team to beat.
\"They've only lost twice in five years,\" Marsch said of Argentina. \"Messi is the best player to ever play the game. But we believe we have a chance, and that's the way we're preparing.\"
Despite a 2-0 loss to Argentina in their opening match on June 20, where Messi set up goals for Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, Canada remains confident. They advanced to the semi-finals after a thrilling penalty shootout win against Venezuela.
\"We know how good Argentina is because we played against them, but we also had success in certain moments,\" Marsch told reporters. \"I said after the (Venezuela) match that we probably have to play a perfect match, and maybe even then it may not be enough.\"
Can Canada script a Hollywood-style upset and make history? The world will be watching! 🌍👀
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Canada primed for role of giant-killers in Copa clash with Argentina
cgtn.com
