Argentina don’t need Lionel Messi to win Group A of the 2024 Copa América, which is good because they are unlikely to have the best player in the world when the Albiceleste meet Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in Atlanta It is Chile 1-0 in New Jersey to return south with six points and a tiebreaker over the Canadians, who also face Chile in Orlando at 8 p.m. ET.
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The 37-year-old will be rested after suffering a thigh injury against Chile. They say he is “day to day”.
Peru, in turn, needs a victory and help from Chile to reach the round of 16, after drawing with the Chileans and losing 1-0 to Canada.
How to watch Argentina vs Peru, broadcast link and start time
Start: 8 p.m. ET, Saturday (June 29)
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida
How to watch on TV in the US: FS1, Fox Sports
Argentine national team news, focus
The Argentines have scored three times in this tournament, getting one from Manchester City star Julian Alvarez and two – once in each game – from Lautaro Martinez. Another Martinez – Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano – is yet to concede a goal. Argentina have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions, despite playing one match in Brazil and the rest in the United States.
Peruvian national team news, focus
Peru played four matches in June, two friendlies and two Copa América matches. They kept three clean sheets but scored just once. The goal came from 30-year-old Edison Flores. The club’s two centurions, Andre Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero, would love to be on the scoreboard.
Argentina vs Peru Prediction
You cannot imitate despair, nor replicate Argentina’s class. It will be closer than many expect, but the Albiceleste must find its way home. Argentina 1-0 Peru.
