The first match in Group B of Copa America 2019 will be played between Argentina and Colombia on June 16 as per Indian time. Lionel Messi will start yet another campaign in an Argentine shirt hoping to end a trophy drought with the national team. The Barcelona and Argentina captain came close to winning the Copa America against Chile but were knocked out on penalties in the finals. His first game is against Colombia which like Argentina boast of some big names. The Colombian squad has been described as the best they have managed to assemble in years which does brighten their prospects. For Argentina the equation is simple, they need to win something soon or risk getting into obscurity. If you’re searching for Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America 2019 live streaming, match timings in IST, free live telecast and TV channel details, keep scrolling for essential information. Copa America 2019 Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download: Get Fixtures, Groups and Time Table With Match Timings and Venue Details of Football Tournament in Brazil.

Lionel Scaloni has already named his starting eleven in the press which is pretty unusual for managers in modern football. The trio of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria start while there is no place in the team for Juventus man Paulo Dybala. PSG’s Leandro Paredes is a lively midfielder and he will be assisted in the middle by Giovani Lo Celso. A lot is expected of the duo as they are young and quite dynamic. Nicolas Otamendi did not have the best of seasons with Manchester City but is a quality player at the back.

Argentina vs Colombia, Group B Match of Copa America 2019 Schedule (Date, Time and Venue Details)

The first match of Group B will take place on June 16 and it’s between Argentina and Colombia. Argentina vs Colombia will be held at Fonte Nova Arena, Arena in Salvador, Brazil with a start time of 3.30 am IST (Indian Standard Time) 7 pm BRT (Brasilia Time) 6 pm ET (Eastern Time).

Argentina vs Colombia, Group B Match of Copa America 2019 Live Telecast in India

Fans of Argentina and Colombia football team in India are in for a disappointment as there will no live telecast of the said fixture. It is because there is no official broadcaster of Copa America 2019 matches in India, though, earlier it was believed that Sony Network and its TV channels will bring the live telecast of the matches.

Argentina vs Colombia, Group B Match of Copa America 2019 Live Streaming Online in India

If you’re Jio user, you can watch Argentina vs Colombia via live streaming online on Jio TV app. There are also reports of Copa America matches available on Sony LIV app.

Carlos Queiroz is a man known for getting the best out of whatever he has at his disposal and Colombian fans are hoping their team do well under the guidance of the former Manchester United assistant coach. Radamel Falcao may get the nod over youngster Duvan Zapata despite the Atlanta forward scoring 23 goals in Italian Serie A. The Colombian skipper will be under pressure though with such an attacking talent on the bench. Bayern Munich man James Rodriguez is the key playmaker in the team who will need to be at his best against a defensively resolute Argentina side. Davison Sanchez is a hard tackling defender who will need to stay away from rash decisions that can cost his side the game.

Both the teams have good attacking flair and there should be chances at both ends. Expect Lionel Messi to rise up to the challenge and get the three points for his side.

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