Argentina's Impressive 2-0 Victory Over Canada

Top Moments from the Group-Stage Match

Defending Champions Edge Out Surprising Canadian Team

Defending champions Argentina got off to a winning start in their Copa América title defense with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday in Atlanta. Lionel Messi and Guido Rodríguez scored the goals for Argentina, who controlled the match for long stretches but were also tested by a spirited Canadian team.

The result leaves Argentina top of Group B after the first round of matches, while Canada is bottom of the group. Argentina will next face Ecuador on Sunday, while Canada will play Uruguay.

Here are the top moments from the match:

• In the 10th minute, Messi opened the scoring with a typically brilliant goal. He received the ball on the left wing, drove into the Canadian penalty area, and curled a shot into the far corner.
• Canada had a great chance to equalize in the 25th minute when Jonathan David found himself through on goal, but his shot was saved by Emiliano Martínez.
• Argentina doubled their lead in the 57th minute when Rodríguez headed home a corner kick from Messi.
• Canada continued to press for a goal, but they could not find a way past the Argentine defense.