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- What the analytics say: the contenders for Copa América
Hello and welcome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for tonight’s Copa América opening match between Argentina and Canada. A sold-out crowd of more than 70,000 is expected as La Albiceleste launch their title defense in what could be 36-year-old Lionel Messi’s final act with the national team.
The Copa América is the most prestigious trophy a South American nation can win outside of the World Cup and while the competition has traditionally been reserved for the 10 nations of Conmebol, organizers have occasionally expanded the field for special guest teams. This year’s tournament brings together 10 South American sides and six from North and Central America and the Caribbean in the second Copa hosted by the United States and first since the Centenario edition of 2016.
