Copa América: Messi and Álvarez fire Argentina past Canada and into final

Lionel Messi's first goal at this edition of Copa America, and his 14th in the tournament overall, sealed Argentina's 2-0 semi-final victory over Canada in front of more than 80,000 fans at a hot and humid MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Argentina captain deflected an Enzo Fernandez shot into the net from close range early in the second half to seal his team's place in Sunday's final. Messi's goal added to a first-half Julian Alvarez strike against the run of play, which curtailed a spirited opening from Jesse Marsch's side.