The Argentine National Team will face its counterpart from Chile, in a match corresponding to the second date of Group A of the Copa América. The latest background and history.
Looking ahead to tonight’s game at America Cupwe tell you that the history between both teams is very favorable to the Argentinabut in recent years Chili It became a thorn in the side.
In the most recent editions of the America Cup, Chili was able to win the final 2015 and 2016 (both on penalties), to lift the first trophies in their history. In the 2016 group stage they had also faced each other, with a 2-1 victory for the national team.
In 2019 the Argentine national teamwhich was already directed by Lionel Scaloni, took revenge for what happened a few years before and won the third place match against the Chileans 2-1. During this crossing, a tense situation arose due to a clash between Lionel Messi and the Chilean Gary Medelwho ended up expelled.
The last precedent dates back to the Brazil Copa America 2021where the Argentine national team It ended a 28-year drought without titles. In their first presentation, those led by Scaloni They took the lead with a great goal from a free kick by Messibut in the complement the Chilean striker equalized Eduardo Vargas.
This Tuesday, in MetLife Stadium of New Jerseythe “Albiceleste” will look for a new victory that puts them in the quarterfinals of the America Cup and, furthermore, leaving one of his biggest rivals with serious chances of being eliminated.
How is the history between the Argentine National Team and Chile
Argentina has a clear track record advantage with 58 wins, 26 draws and 6 losses in view of Chili.
The first confrontation between the two was in 1910in the Copa Sudamericana, with a 2-1 victory for the National Team, which also won 2-1 in the last match, corresponding to the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
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