Argentina secured their spot in the COPA America final after defeating Canada 2-0 with goals from Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez, setting up a title defense opportunity. The victory came after a strong performance by Argentina, overcoming Canada's brave efforts in the semifinals. The upcoming final will see Argentina facing the winner of the Colombia-Uruguay match. The match was crucial for Messi, marking his first goal of the tournament. The game took place at MetLife Stadium in a significant step towards potentially winning the COPA America title.