With an unstoppable Messi, Argentina win 1-0 over Uruguay: Goal and Highlights

Argentina claimed their first win in the Copa America 2021 after beating Uruguay 1-0 in a new edition of the Rio de La Plata Derby. Here you will find the goal and highlights from this entertaining match for the Group A.

Guido Rodríguez was he hero of the night as he scored the winning goal for the Albiceleste after a cross by Lionel Messi. It was the first goal for the Real Betis defensive midfielder with the Argentine national team.

Argentina vs Uruguay: Match Preview

Copa America 2021 will bring us an early big match between two of the strongest teams in the continent. Argentina and Uruguay face off today on Group A Matchday 2 at Estadio Mané Garrincha in Brasilia in a new edition of a historic derby between two lifelong rivals. Lionel Messi will try to lead the national team coached by Lionel Scaloni to its first win in the South American tournament, while La Celeste, with Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani in attack, will make their debut in the competition. Here, you'll find everything there is to know about this exciting game, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch or live stream the game online in the US.

La Albiceleste will try to get back on track after failing to win their last three games between Copa America and the South American World Cup Qualifiers. At the beginning of their continental journey, they dropped two points against Chile despite creating most of the chances.

La Celeste, on the other hand, are looking forward to making their Copa America 2021 debut after having a bye week in the first round. Oscar Washington Tabárez's boys will try to taste continental glory again after ten years, in what will probably be Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez's last Copa America. Will they get off on the right foot by beating another strong candidate?

Argentina vs Uruguay: Match Information

Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
Time: 8 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Mané Garrincha, Brasilia

Argentina vs Uruguay: Time by State in the US

ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM

Argentina vs Uruguay: Storylines

Argentina head to Matchday 2 after a sour draw with Chile. Lionel Scaloni's side has suffered its lack of accuracy once again, as it has dropped points in its previous World Cup Qualifying double-fixture for the same reason.

La Albiceleste have done good work offensively, but they failed to capitalize on their chances. The good news is that they still have a talented squad with Lionel Messi ready to give them the edge when necessary. However, the upcoming duel won't mean an easy task at all.

Uruguay are back in the quest for continental success ten years later from their triumph under Tabarez. This tournament could see the end of an era for La Celeste as Luis Suárez stated this would be his last Copa America, and Edinson Cavani, 34, could follow his steps. Therefore, La Celeste want to improve their quarterfinal finish from 2019 and kick off their campaign by claiming the three points.

Argentina vs Uruguay: Copa America 2021 Standings

Uruguay haven't begun their Copa America 2021 journey yet, while Argentina have only played one game so far. After the first round, Argentina sit second with one point, two behind leaders Paraguay.

How to watch or live stream Argentina vs Uruguay in the US

The can't-miss game between Argentina and Uruguay to be played at Estadio Mané Garrincha in Brasilia on Copa America 2021 Matchday 2 will be broadcast in the US by Fubo TV, which also offers live statistics during the game. Other options are: TUDN USA, Univision NOW, Fox Sports, Fox Sports 2, and Telemundo Deportes.

Argentina vs Uruguay: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions, and they see La Albiceleste as slight favorites to claim the win. FanDuel has given Argentina odds of +100, while Uruguay have +250, and a tie would result in a +220 payout.