Lionel Messi, Argentina roll past Canada into Copa final

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Lionel Messi scored his first goal in Copa America 2024, helping defending champion Argentina defeat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday in a semifinal match at East Rutherford, N.J.

Argentina will play either Uruguay or Colombia in the final at Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday in pursuit of its record 16th Copa America championship. Uruguay also has 15 titles.

Messi, who was hampered