HOUSTON (AP) — If the United States wanted an opportunity to see how far it still has to improve to be a top-flight international soccer power, top-ranked Argentina provided it.
Argentina routed Team USA 4-0 in the Copa America semifinal. International superstar Lionel Messi had a goal and two assists. He has become Argentina’s all-time leading scorer in international play with his goal in the 32nd minute. That was the 55th goal in international play for the five-time world player of the year.
The US is 3-16-1 all-time in competitive matches against Argentina.
Argentina next plays the Colombia-Chile winner in the Copa America final Sunday.
Team USA plays the Colombia-Chile loser in the third place game Saturday.
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