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Here’s how Argentina knocked Peru out and topped Group A:

Copa America 2024: Argentina beats Peru to top Group A

Argentina beat Peru 2-0 on Saturday to secure the top spot in Group A in the Copa America 2024 after Lautaro Martinez bagged two goals at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

And that’s the final whistle. Argentina, thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s brace, tops Group A after beating Peru in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium. Tough luck for the Peruvians as they exit the Copa America 2024 without scoring a goal.

That was close! Substitute Zanelatto with a header to get Peru back in the game, but the attempt hits the upright.

Lautaro does well inside the box to keep composure, beat Corzo, and scoop it over Gallese to double Argentina’s lead.

Argentina change. Pezella comes off for Quarta.

Double change for the defending champion. Di Maria and Paredes are taken off. Guido Rodriguez and Valentin Carboni enter the field.

Missed penalty! Paredes goes for power but only rattles the upright as Argentina fails to double its lead.

Argentina is awarded a penalty after a Peru player handles the ball inside the box.

Leandro Paredes is shown the yellow card for pushing Lapadula.

Pena shoots a sighter as the ball singes Martinez’s gloves, and goes out for a corner.

Double change for Argentina. Garnacho and Lo Celso come off for Nicolas Gonzalez and Enzo Fernandes.

Change for Peru. Reyna comes off for Zanelatto.

An aggressive Argentina looking to quickly add a second to its tally, pushing and pressurising the Peru backline, giving it less time to think on the ball.

Tagliafico slides to put the ball into the net to score what seemed was Argentina’s second, but the referee whistled to disallow it. It looks like a foul by Lo Celso who pushed the goalie away to block his view of the ball.

A nervy moment inside Argentina’s box as a Peru freekick brought the ball inside it, with a lot of black shirts, but goalie Martinez collects it.

First goal of the game goes to Argentina! It’s Lautaro Martinez once again, continuing his scoring form in the Copa America 2024. It was Di Maria, who found a huge gap in Peru’s defence, occupied by a ready Martinez, and assisted his team’s first goal.

The second half of the Copa America 2024 Group A match between Argentina and Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is underway.

The Copa America 2024 Group A match between Argentina and Peru is goalless at the break.

Stay tuned for LIVE updates from the second half.

Another great save from Gallese! Di Maria passes it to Montiel on the right flank who cuts it back for an oncoming Lo Celso who hits it straight at the goalie’s feet. Garnacho tries to curl in the rebound but goes over the crossbar.

Peru is holding on well with its defence but Argentina aren’t doing much to test the opposition goalkeeper. A lackadaisical attitude from the defending champion so far.

Argentina looking quite shoddy while trying to create something in the final third. Peru is yet to see much of the ball, but the Argentines have shown glimpses of being lazy with their passing in the first half an hour or so.

First booking of the day. Guerrero sees the yellow card for clipping Paredes’ boots.

Great attempt by the birthday boy Paredes! Equally matched by a great save by Gallese. 

Lautaro Martinez is played through on goal by Di Maria, but called offside after the former fancied a chance at goal, prompting Gallese to make a good save.

First freekick for Peru in the Argentinian half. Pena crosses it towards the far end of Martinez’s left as Zambrano attempts to head it towards goal, but well over the crossbar.

The ball is mostly spending time inside Peru’s half, with the Argentinians stitching passes together but not finding the one that penetrates through the Peruvian defence.

That was close! A great swinging ball from Di Maria’s corner but the ball goes past without a head attempting to put it inside the net. Otamendi there had the best chance to score his team’s first goal. 

Zambrano down with a niggle for Peru.

Some pushing around as Argentina gets another free kick in the final third.

Di Maria tries his luck from afar but the keeper Gallese couldn’t collect it. Corner for Argentina.

Fast start for the defending champion as it looks to break the deadlock quickly.

Fast speed from Garnacho as the youngster wins Argentina its first corner.

The Copa America 2024 match between Argentina and Peru in Group A is underway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Here’s the reason:

Copa America 2024: Why is Lionel Messi not starting in Argentina vs Peru?

Lionel Messi is not playing in Argentina’s final Group A fixture on Saturday when it faces Peru at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, in the ongoing Copa America 2024.

Mexican referee Cesar Ramos, who has been a full international for FIFA since 2014, will officiate the clash.

Read more about the match official here:

Copa America 2024: Who is the referee for the Argentina vs Peru Group A match?

Mexican referee Cesar Ramos, who has been a full international for FIFA since 2014, will officiate the clash.

Argentina starting XI (4-3-3): Martinez (GK), Tagliafico, Otamendi, Pezzella, Montiel, Lo Celso, Palacios, Paredes, Garnacho, L Martinez, Di Maria

Peru starting XI (3-5-2): Gallese (GK), Callens, Zambrano, Corzo, Lopez, Reyna, Cartagena, Pena, Sonne, Flores, Guerrero

The La Albiceleste have been the more dominant side while meeting Peru in the past. Here’s how the teams have fared against each other:

Argentina vs Peru, Copa America 2024: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ARG v PER Group A clash

Argentina has a superior win record against Peru, clinching 26 victories out of the 46 matches the teams have played so far.

Argentina will clash against Peru in their third Copa America 2024 Group A match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday (Sunday in IST). 

Defending champion Argentinian tops the group with six points after winning its first two matches and has already booked a spot in the quarterfinals. It can guarantee a top spot by avoiding defeating against Peru in its final group-stage match. 

Peru lies bottom of the table with just a point after drawing its opening match against Chile and then losing against Canada. It is at risk of a Copa America group stage exit for the first time since 1995.

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Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, Copa America 2024: When, where to watch Messi in ARG v PER, Preview

Here is everything you need to know about the live telecast and online streaming information of the Copa America 2024 Group A match between Argentina and Peru from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA.

When and where will the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match kick off?

The Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match will kick off on Sunday, June 30 (5:30 AM IST) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA. 

Where to watch the live telecast of the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match?

There is no official confirmation about on which Network the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match will be live telecasted in India, however, you can follow the LIVE updates on Sportstar website and app. 

Where to live stream the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match?

There is no official confirmation about on which platform the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match will be live streamed in India, however, you can follow the LIVE updates on Sportstar website and app. 

Where to watch the live telecast of the Argentina vs Peru Copa America 2024 Group A match in USA?

In the USA, the match will be telecasted across the FOX networks - FOX, FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2).