 Argentina is in prime position to claim its third straight major tournament title. The 2022 World Cup champions won victory away from their second straight Copa America title. After defeating Canada 2-0 in the semifinals, Julian Alvarez kicked off the scoring in the 22nd minute with a line drive into the bottom right corner of the net. Then early in the second half, Lionel Messi knocked in an insurance goal off a deflection to send Argentina to the final. Messi's 109th international goal the first of this tournament.