Argentina and Colombia will face off in a crucial early match at Copa America on Saturday, June 15, at Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil.
After two straight runner-up appearances, Argentina is hoping to win it all and put an end to a trophy drought that extends to 1993. In its last tune-up for the tournament, Argentina played Nicaragua in a friendly and walked away with a 5–1 win thanks to a pair of goals from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez and one from Roberto Pereyra.
Colombia, playing in its first competition under new manager Carlos Queiroz, defeated Peru 3–0 in a friendly last Sunday.