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Copa America: U.S. routed by Messi-led Argentina 4-0

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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina dribbles the ball against John Brooks #6 of United States in the second half during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON -- Lionel Messi was too much for the United States to contain.

The five-time world player of the year set up Ezequiel Lavezzi's opening goal in the third minute, then scored on a free kick to break Argentina's career scoring record and assisted on the final goal in a 4-0 rout of the U.