Despite the loss, the 48th-ranked Canadians did not disappoint before a lively crowd of 80,102.
WATCH ABOVE: Canada’s men’s soccer team ended its run in the 2024 Copa America tournament on Tuesday night, after a historic semifinal match against Argentina, losing 2-0. Kayla McLean speaks to crushed soccer fans to get their thoughts on the valiant efforts of Team Canada.
“It’s insane what this team has done, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said. “For those who remain from the old guard, it’s beyond impressive that the national team is in another final.”“If we want to be a nation that gains ranking spots and be ready for ’26, we got to dig deeper than that tonight even though we give a good effort,” said Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. “Even though they are the world champions, everybody on the field feels like we could have done better.
MetLife Stadium’s temporary grass surface appeared heavy, with water splashing and sand popping up during dribbles. “The tournament caught up with us a little bit,” said Marsch after the semifinal setback. “There’s been heat, there’s been travel, there’s been a lot of challenges. … We’re still at the beginnings of our process, right?
Argentina ‘keeper Emiliano Martínez, sporting an Argentina flag dyed into the side of his hair, was called into action in the dying seconds of the half after Jonathan David got to an Alistair Johnston long throw-in, poking the ball toward goal from close range.
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