Current:Home > reviewsSurpassing:Argentina vs. Peru live updates: Will Messi play? How to watch Copa América match tonight -MacroWatch
Surpassing:Argentina vs. Peru live updates: Will Messi play? How to watch Copa América match tonight
Surpassing Quant Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-10 05:42:51
MIAMI GARDENS,Surpassing Fla. — Argentina will play its final Copa América group stage match on Saturday night without star Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni.
Argentina faces Peru at Hard Rock Stadium, while Canada and Chile also play their final Group A match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
Argentina (six points in Group A) has already clinched a spot in the Copa América quarterfinals, while Canada (three points) hopes to also advance with a win or draw against Chile. Chile and Peru (one point each) would need victories, while goal differential is the next tiebreaker, to advance.
Here’s what you need to know as USA TODAY Sports provides live updates from the Argentina vs. Peru, Copa América match:
What time is Argentina vs. Peru?
Argentina and Peru begin at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. in Peru and 9 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch Argentina vs. Peru live stream?
The Argentina-Peru match will be broadcast by FS1 in English, and Univision/TUDN in Spanish.
Is Messi playing?
No. Messi will not play tonight against Peru.
Why is Messi not playing against Peru?
Messi is resting after suffering a right groin/adductor injury in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile last Thursday.
Is Messi hurt?
Messi is considered day to day, with reports out of Argentina, saying he has a minimal strain.
When is Messi’s next game?
If Messi is healthy, he will return in Argentina’s Copa America quarterfinal match on July 4.
Who will Argentina play in the Copa América quarterfinals?
As Group A leaders, Argentina awaits the second-place team in Group B, which will be decided when Mexico and Ecuador play on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Why is Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni suspended?
Scaloni is not coaching the Argentine national team vs. Peru because of a Conmebol one-game suspension. The reason: Argentina did not re-enter the pitch fast enough in the second half of its win over Chile last Tuesday. Argentina’s federation was fined $15,000.
What did Messi say about his injury?
Messi hoped his injury was "nothing serious" when speaking to media after playing the entirety of Argentina’s win against Chile. He also said he was dealing with a sore throat and fever during the club’s first week of Copa América action.
Why Messi’s absence is disappointing for fans?
Argentine fans have flooded the streets of downtown Atlanta and New York City, and camped outside the national team’s hotels for the first two matches, including Messi’s 37th birthday last Monday. Fans also had the Peru match Saturday circled to descend on Miami to watch Messi in action.
How has Peru performed during Copa América?
Peru has been held scoreless in its two Copa America games, playing to a draw against Chile, but falling 1-0 to Canada.
How has Messi's injury affected Copa América ticket sales?
The average listed ticket price for the Argentina vs. Peru match decreased 22% after Messi’s injury, Vivid Seats told USA TODAY Sports on Friday. This match was the most in-demand ticket of the tournament with a $515 average ticket sold price – nearly $100 more than the Argentina vs. Chile match and nearly $200 more than the tournament opener against Canada.
veryGood! (2)
Related
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Russian journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison for Ukraine war criticism
- Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry's 2023 Oscars PDA Will Take Your Breath Away
- Oversight Board slams Facebook for giving special treatment to high-profile users
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- Pregnant Rihanna's 2023 Oscars Performance Lifted Up Everyone, Including A$AP Rocky
- Facebook rapist who escaped prison by faking death with help from guards is brought back to South Africa
- Jamie Lee Curtis Offers Life Advice From an Old Lady on the Oscars 2023 Red Carpet
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- NASA's Got A New, Big Telescope. It Could Find Hints Of Life On Far-Flung Planets
Ranking
- Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
- Complaints about spam texts were up 146% last year. Now, the FCC wants to take action
- Russia's entire Pacific Fleet put on high alert for practice missile launches
- Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- Jamie Lee Curtis Gives Her Flowers to Everyone, Everywhere During Oscars 2023 Speech
- Crypto enthusiasts want to buy an NBA team, after failing to purchase US Constitution
- This Alaskan town is finally getting high-speed internet, thanks to the pandemic
Recommendation
Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
You're Gonna Love Our The Last of Us Gift Guide for a Long Long Time
Ex-Google workers sue company, saying it betrayed 'Don't Be Evil' motto
Transcript: Asa Hutchinson on Face the Nation, April 16, 2023
Average rate on 30
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry's 2023 Oscars PDA Will Take Your Breath Away
U.S. ambassador visits Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russian prison
The metaverse is already here. The debate now is over who should own it