Lautaro Martínez scored off a rebound in the 88th minute, giving a defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a victory over Chile on that guaranteed a berth in the Copa America quarterfinals.

24' Argentina 0-0 Chile. Suazo leaves one on Messi, battering him with a late challenge and dumping him to the ground. Messi then goes to the dugout to get treatment on his right thigh.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has told reporters he doesn’t yet know about Lionel Messi’s fitness — but pointed towards the fact the 37-year-old ended his side’s 1-0 win over Chile ...

This is a bitter, renewed rivalry between these two South American neighbors, with Chile defeating Messi and Co., 4-2, on penalties in the 2016 Copa America Final, which was also held in East ...

56' Argentina 0-0 Chile And there's the yellow that Messi was seemingly asking the refs for at the halftime break. Let's see if this controls the game or if things just get chippier now ...

Lionel Messi dribbles up the field during Argentina’s win. AP. When Messi slalomed through two defenders to set up a scoring chance 38 minutes into the game, there was applause in the press box.

Viaplay 27' Argentina 0-0 Chile After a good minute or so of massage, Messi trotted back onto the field and seems to be moving OK – well, as much as he ever does. Advertisement Getty Images ...

Getty Images The referee whistles for halftime and Messi is immediately in front of him, telling him about something he doesn't like. Advertisement Getty Images 45+2' Argentina 0-0 Chile Bravo ...

Lionel Messi celebrated his 37th birthday a day before facing Chile at MetLife Stadium, the same opponent and place he had one of his lowest moments.

Getty Images 1' Argentina 0-0 Chile Lionel Messi gets the ball rolling and we're underway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey! Advertisement Getty Images At the age of 20 years, 153 days, Dario ...

Argentina and Chile face off at the Copa America on June 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch Lionel Messi in the Copa America for free.

Argentina beat Chile 1-0 to maintain their perfect start to 2024 Copa AmericaLautaro Martinez scored a late goal to earn all three pointsLionel Messi overcame some rough treatment and an early ...