The albiceleste, current monarch of the competition after its title in 2021, longs to repeat its presence in a match for the crown as has happened in three of the last four editions (2015, 2016, 2021) in evidence of the football quality of the South American team. Led again by Lionel Scaloni and commanded on the field by star Lionel Messi, Argentina topped group A undefeated by defeating its three rivals, one of them precisely Canada, and beating Ecuador in extremes on penalties in the quarterfinals.

Supported by the quality of their game, the current world champions emerge as favorites against the northerners and aim for another scepter that would reaffirm them in the most universal elite.

Lautaro, “El Toro” Martínez with four goals, Alexis Mac Allister two assistances, Emiliano “El Dibu” Martínez colossal from the goal and Messi with his usual vision of games, become weapons shown in the fight in pursuit of the award.

On the opposite side, Canada surprises with its presence by first leaving aside Peru and Chile in the key, two teams with vast experience and quality, and then defeating an exceptional Venezuela, favorite in the quarterfinals, on penalties. commitment.

The Canadians will take to the field at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, ready to perform a feat against their powerful opponent with the premise of having exceeded the predictions and with the dream intact of playing in their first final in the history of these struggles.

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