Copa America returns to MetLife Stadium as Lionel Messi and Argentina face Chile in a Group A matchup on Tuesday night.
This is a fierce, renewed rivalry between these South American neighbors. Chile defeated Messi and Argentina 4-2 on penalties in the 2016 Copa America Final, also held in East Rutherford in front of 82,026 fans.
With both teams having already played one match in this year's tournament, here's what you need to know about Tuesday night's game, a deeper dive into the recent history between these two clubs, and more for Argentina vs. Chile at MetLife:
**What time and channel is Argentina vs. Chile for Copa America 2024?**
Fans looking to catch this must-see match will need to wait until 9 p.m. for kickoff. Argentina vs. Chile will air on FS1. If you don't have that channel, Fubo TV, which carries FS1, offers a free seven-day trial to new subscribers.
**Are tickets still available for Argentina vs. Chile?**
Yes, tickets are still available. Here are the current lowest prices for two last-minute tickets to see Messi in action versus Chile at MetLife:
- SeatGeek: Starting at $742.80 (including taxes and fees) in Section 342, Row 22.
- StubHub: Starting at $795 (including taxes and fees) in Section 332, Row 22.
**How have Argentina and Chile fared in Copa America 2024?**
Each national team has played one game so far during the group stage.
Argentina won 2-0 over Canada in their first game of the tournament last Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Chile is still looking for their first goal of Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Peru on June 21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
**Argentina vs. Chile soccer history prior to Copa America 2024**
Leading up to Tuesday's match, it’s been a balanced matchup with three draws in the last five meetings. The exceptions are Argentina's one-goal victories, including a 2-1 win over Chile in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying match on January 27, 2022, in Calama, Chile, and a 2-1 victory to clinch third place at the 2019 Copa America Tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
This is the first time these two nations will meet on U.S. soil since a 0-0 draw in an international friendly at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 5, 2019.
Chile's 2016 Copa America victory was their last win over Argentina, as they are 0-3-3 in the last six head-to-head matchups leading up to Tuesday night’s contest.
**Copa America 2024 schedule**
The last day of group stage play is July 2. The schedule for this year's Copa America proceeds as follows:
- Quarterfinals: July 4-6 in Houston (NRG Stadium), Arlington (AT&T Stadium), Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium), and Glendale (State Farm Stadium)
- Semifinals: July 9-10 in East Rutherford (MetLife Stadium) and Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
- Third-place game: July 13 in Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium)
- Final: July 14 in Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
**Who's the favorite to win Copa America 2024?**
Following the surprising draw between Brazil and Costa Rica on Monday night, Messi and Argentina are now the favorites to win this year's tournament.
Here are the betting odds for all 16 teams to win this year's Copa America via FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey as we approach halfway through group stage action:
- Argentina: +160
- Brazil: +250
- Uruguay: +490
- Colombia: 9/1 (+900)
- USA: 13/1 (+1300)
- Mexico: 17/1 (+1700)
- Chile and Ecuador: 41/1 (+4100)
- Venezuela: 60/1 (+6000)
- Canada: 110/1 (+11000)
- Peru: 120/1 (+12000)
- Paraguay: 210/1 (+21000)
- Costa Rica: 260/1 (+26000)
- Bolivia: 490/1 (+49000)
- Jamaica: 650/1 (+65000)
- Panama: 1000/1 (+100000)
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