Argentina vs Canada - Copa America 2024: Live score, team news and updates as the reigning champions set their sights on a record breaking 16th title in what will likely be Lionel Messi's 'Last Dance' with the national side

Argentina and Manchester City legend Sergio 'Kun' Aguero placed the Copa America trophy on the stand as the Argentina and Canada prepare to kickoff the tournament.

Aguero was part of the Argentina roster that won the cup in 2021.

The defending champions have taken the pitch and began warming up. Messi, De Paul and Di Maria are pictured with the rest of the team before the opening ceremony.

Argentina fans are making their presence felt outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Supporters are seen sporting jerseys with the eight-time Balon d'Or winner's name and number as the team takes the field for warmups.

After beating Trinidad and Tobago, 2-0, in the Concacaf Nations League, the Canadians suffered a 4-0 loss to Netherlands in a friendly. They then drew scoreless against France in their latest outing. The task at hand does not get easier for Davies and Co. as they face the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions to start their campaign.

The Bayern Munich left back captains Canada as they get the first jab at the defending champions in Group A action.

Leo Messi will wear the captain's armband as he leads his team against Canada. Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, and Emiliano Martinez will start alongside the Inter Miami star.

Leo Messi and Co. are heading into their Copa America opener behind four consecutive wins in international friendlies.

The Argentines scored a total of 11 goals against El Slavador, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Guatemala and conceded two goals.