Copa America, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world will be making its debut on ESPN+ this year. You’ll be able to follow your teams from the group stage all the way through the final. Some of the world’s best players will be playing in Copa so you don’t want to miss the action.
The first marquee fixture of the 2019 Copa America is upon us as Argentina and Colombia get set to square off at Arena Fonte Nova on Saturday. One of the world’s best players Messi will look to get back to his game in Copa, where he has struggled playing for his home team in recent years.
Copa America: Argentina vs Colombia
- Date: Saturday, June 15
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Fonte Nova Arena
- TV Channel: Telemundo
- Live Stream: ESPN+ (sign up now)
Argentina hasn’t lost to Colombia in their last five meetings, Colombia will look for revenge in this feature match. While Messi’s hopes of matching Ronaldo’s feat of winning major silverware with his country will be put to the test again when Argentina kicks off their Copa America campaign tonight against Colombia.
Colombia coach Carlos Queiroz is seeking to secure the nation’s first title at the competition since they were hosts in 2001. Queiroz has overseen three wins from four matches in charge, including a 3-0 victory over Peru in their final warm-up game.
The last time these two met in a friendly last September that ended goalless, marking the fifth match that Columbia had drawn blank against Argentina.
Colombia Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Ospina; Arias, Sanchez, Mina, Borja; Lerma, Barrios, Uribe; James Rodriguez, Falcao, Muriel
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Armani; Saravia, Otamendi, Pezzella, Tagliafico; Pizarro, Paredes; Lo Celso, Messi, Di Maria; Aguero
Prediction: Argentina 3 Colombia 2
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