On July 3rd, Belo Horizonte will host Brazil and Argentina in a clash that will decide who makes it through to the final at the Maracana on Sunday. Messi seems as hungry as ever to end his drought in terms of International trophies with Argentina while the Selecao are under immense pressure to deliver the trophy.
With this in mind, let's take a look at the Best XI from the two teams:
Goalkeeper
Alisson (Brazil and Liverpool)
The Brazilian had a sensational debut season for Liverpool which was topped by winning the Champions League last month. He has managed to continue that great form into the Copa America where he is yet to concede a goal for Brazil.
Defenders
Alves (Brazil)
Veteran defender who is on the lookout for a new club has recently taken over the captain's armband for Brazil. His 110 caps will make him the most experienced players on the pitch. So far he has performed well during the tournament and managed to get on the scoresheet against Peru.
Thiago Silva (Brazil and PSG)
He has been a titanic presence in the heart of Brazil's defence, forming a seemingly unbeatable defensive partnership with club-mate Marquinhos that has blanked all oppositions in the Copa.
Marquinhos (Brazil and PSG)
PSG defender has taken his strong partnership with Thiago Silva into the Copa America where the duo have looked formidable at the back. So far, no team they have faced has managed to score.
Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina and Ajax)
Ajax defender enjoyed a very good season with Ajax, winning the Eredivisie and helping his team reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Midfielders
Casemiro (Brazil and Real Madrid)
Four-time Champions League winner Casemiro has been considered one of the world's best defensive midfielders for a few years now. The Real Madrid man is reliable presence at the heart of the Selecao engine room.
Arthur (Brazil and Barcelona)
22-year-old Barcelona midfield has made the deep-lying playmaking role his own for the Selecao, expertly pulling strings in the heart of the Brazilian midfield while ensuring fast turnovers with his constant pressing and great engine.
Philippe Coutinho (Brazil and Barcelona)
Coutinho has left behind a mediocre season with Barcelona and has shone in the Copa America, registering 2 goals and an assist in 4 games. The attacking midfielder scored a sensational brace in Brazil's opening match against Bolivia and was declared the man-of-the-match for the quarter-final against Paraguay as well.
Forwards
Everton (Brazil and Gremio)
23-year-old Gremio winger is the only outfield player selected by Tite from the domestic Brasilerao and has validated his selection with scintillating displays down the left wing.
Having scored 2 goals and provided one assist so far, the youngster has justified his inclusion in the squad.
Messi (Argentina and Barcelona)
Messi is one of, if not, the best player on the planet. Despite not being at his best during this year's Copa America, he has the ability to turn a game on its head in an instant.
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina and Inter Milan)
Inter Milan striker has proved to be an ideal foil for Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero to play off of, with his lethal finishing and incisive runs that split open opposition defences.
Having scored 2 poacher's goals so far in the tournament, the 21-year-old has proved himself to Scaloni having shown an uncanny ability to be in the right spot at the right time and score crucial goals.
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