Canada is set to take the field at Copa America for the first time ever tonight with a daunting challenge in front of them: Lionel Messi and the defending World Cup champions, Argentina. TSN soccer analyst Steven Caldwell says the challenge will be difficult for Canada, but not an impossible one.
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“It’s a football match. Anyone can win any football match. Don’t rule it out. Of course, it’s a long shot. Argentina are an excellent side. They've been in great form since Qatar and they're the favourites for Copa America. It's going to be incredibly tough,” Caldwell said on TSN Radio Thursday morning.
Caldwell believes Canada, who moved up one spot in FIFA’s ranking to No. 48 ahead of Copa America, has a path to upsetting their heavily favoured opponents. Despite being heavy favourites to win the match, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his team needs to be prepared for a motivated Canadian side.
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