Celtic’s Alistair Johnston is gearing up for a monumental showdown after Canada secured a spot in the Copa America semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch against Lionel Messi and Argentina.
After their initial encounter in the tournament’s opening match saw Argentina clinch a 2-0 victory, the stakes are now significantly higher with a spot in the final on the line.
Canada’s journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of dramatic, culminating in a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Venezuela after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The match bypassed extra time, diving straight into penalties, where Canada emerged victorious.
NOT DONE YET!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #CANMNT #NoFearAllFight pic.twitter.com/1D3aFZpLIu
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) July 6, 2024
Jesse Marsch has done a great job since taking over the national team before the tournament.
The upcoming semi-final against Argentina is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10th at 1 am (CPT) promising to be a pivotal moment for Johnston and his Canadian teammates as they face off against one of football’s greatest icons, Lionel Messi, and the defending champions.
Fans back in Glasgow will be watching as Johnston fights for a place in the final.
