The defending champions starts off with a victory with in the opening match in Atlanta with Julian Alvarez and lautaro Martinez gathering the 2 goals.
Canada made attempts in the first half but it was Argentina’s Angel Di Maria who was able to get some better opportunities.
With the game entering the 2nd half, Lionel Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th to seal the match and start their journey.
Argentina plays Chile on Tuesday at East Rutherford, New Jersey, then closes the first round against Peru on June 29 at Miami Gardens, Florida. Canada faces Peru on Tuesday at Kansas City, Kansas, and finishes the group stage against Chile on June 29 at Orlando, Florida.
