The reigning champions are already further away
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Defending champions Argentina won the Copa América with a tough 1-0 (0-0) victory over Chile. Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez scored in the 87th minute on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The reigning world champions secured their place in the quarter-finals with six points in Group A. The day after his 37th birthday, superstar Lionel Messi was unable to shine this time.
The Albiceleste of coach Lionel Scaloni had already beaten Canada 2-0. In the final match of the group stage, Argentina will face Peru next Saturday, while Chile will face Canada on the same day. On Tuesday, the North Americans beat Peru 1-0 (0-0) in Kansas City and celebrated their first victory in a Copa America match. Star striker Jonathan David scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute. The team led by former Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch now has progression in their hands with three points.
