Canada will continue its Copa America campaign as a +900 underdogs when it takes on Argentina in the semifinals. The Canadians lost 2-0 to Argentina on Matchday 1, but they bounced back with a 1-0 win against Peru and then held Chile to a 0-0 draw, so they qualified for the knockout stage.

Jesse Marsch’s team then beat Venezuela on penalties in the quarterfinals, and their reward is another showdown with Argentina. The Canadians are heavy underdogs, but the pace of Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and Tajon Buchanan could cause problems for La Albiceleste on the counterattack. Below, we cover Canada’s 2024 Copa America odds, schedule, and key players.

Canada’s odds to win the 2024 Copa America

Sportsbooks are offering odds of on Canada to win Copa America, which implies a low probability of success.

However, this team has often defied expectations in recent years. Canada finished atop the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying group in 2022 after securing morale-boosting victories over the USMNT and Mexico. Its best players are performing at a high level for major European clubs such as Bayern Munich, Lille, and Inter Milan, so all hope is not lost for Canadian soccer fans.

• Canada’s odds to win Copa America:
• Canada’s odds to reach the final:

Canada vs. Venezuela odds & lines

Other ways to bet on Canada

Betting is available on every Copa America game featuring Canada. You can browse hundreds of pre-game markets, and there will be loads of live betting options throughout each game too. For additional info, you can check out our soccer betting guide, but these are some of the key Copa America betting options:

Moneyline

A simple wager on the result of a game featuring Canada. For example, sportsbooks are offering on Argentina to beat Canada in the opening match of the tournament. Canada is a underdog, which means a $100 wager would generate a fairly large profit if successful.

Handicap (spread)

One team will receive a handicap, and you can predict which side will cover, just like the puck line for an NHL game or the point spread for an NBA game. There are lots of handicap lines to choose from. Here is one example of a line from bet365 on Canada’s opening game:

• Argentina -1.5 (-115)
• Canada +1.5 (+103)

If you think Canada will win, draw, or only lose by a single goal, you can bet on Canada to cover. However, if you fear the team will struggle against the world champion, you can back Argentina to win by two or more goals.

Total goals

Another simple bet on the total number of goals both teams will combine for. You can bet over/under 0.5 goals, 1.5 goals, 2.5 goals, and so on. Bets on the exact total are also available, along with team totals and various other options.

Additional betting options

Online sportsbooks will often have more than 200 betting options on a single soccer game. Here are some of the most popular:

• Both teams to score: A yes/no bet on whether both teams will find the back of the net.
• Draw no bet: A two-way moneyline that will result in a push if the game ends in tie. For example, you can find +1000 on Canada draw no bet against Argentina at FanDuel.
• Double chance: This bet allows you to cover two of the three potential moneyline options. For instance, FanDuel has +310 on Canada to win or secure a draw against Argentina.
• Correct score: A bet on the exact score at full-time.
• Goalscorer betting: Back a player to score first, last, at any time, two or more goals, a hat trick, and so on.

There will be lots of additional betting options, too, covering corners, cards, halves, and various other stats. You can combine two or more picks to create same-game parlays if you like.

Canada’s potential path to victory

Canada finished second in Group A and qualified for the knockout stage of this tournament. The team’s reward was a quarterfinal matchup against the winner of Group B, which is Venezuela. La Vinotinto won all three group stage games, so they were full of confidence, but Canada battled to a 1-1 draw, before winning the game on penalties.

The Canadians will now face Argentina in the semifinals. If they upset the reigning world champion in that game, they will take on either Uruguay or Colombia in the final on Sunday.

Canada group stage fixtures

Canada faces a baptism by fire against world champion Argentina in its opening group-stage game at Copa America. The Canadians will then take on Peru in Kansas City, followed by a potentially pivotal clash with Chile in Orlando.

• Argentina vs. Canada (8 p.m. ET on June 20)
• Peru vs. Canada (6 p.m. ET on June 25)
• Canada vs. Chile (8 p.m. ET on June 29)

Numbers game: Canada data points to watch

• Canada is No. 49 in the FIFA world rankings, below 10 of its 15 rivals at Copa America.
• Mauro Biello has two wins and two defeats in four games since taking over as interim manager of the Canadian national team last fall.
• Cyle Larin and Jonathan David are the top two goalscorers of all time for Canada. Larin has 29 goals in 66 games, and David has 26 goals in just 46 games.
• Canada has scored in its last six games in all competitions, but it has only kept one clean sheet in that time. A bet on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals would have paid off in five of Canada’s last six matches.

Pivotal player

Jonathan David is the focal point of Canada’s attack. The 24-year-old Lille forward has scored 26 goals in 46 games for the Canadian national team, and he will be crucial to its chances of success this summer.

He should benefit from strong service, with Alphonso Davies and Tajon Buchanan flying down the wings and Stephen Eustáquio serving as a deep-lying playmaker. David can lead the line or play in a deeper role behind Cyle Larin, but it will be important for him to get in the box as much as possible against Peru and Chile, as he is Canada’s best finisher.

How has Canada performed in the past at Copa America?

This is the first time that Canada has ever received an invite to take part in Copa America. This tournament features the 10 members of CONMEBOL, the South American soccer federation, plus six invited teams.

CONMEBOL recently tied up a strategic partnership with North American counterpart CONCACAF. The agreement allows the top six teams in North America to take part in Copa America this year.

Canada secured a place at the tournament by beating Jamaica in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals. The two-legged clash finished 4-4 on aggregate, but Canada won on away goals.

Canada: Copa America FAQ