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Argentina Stuns Canada to Reach AmeriCup Final Against Brazil

A youthful, short‑handed roster rode stifling defense plus José Vildoza’s hot hand to eliminate previously unbeaten Canada.

Overview

  • Argentina beat Canada 83-73 in Managua, jumping to an 11-0 start and controlling the game with quarter leads of 24-9, 46-29 and 68-45.
  • José Vildoza led with 26 points on 7-of-9 from three and six assists, while Gonzalo Corbalán added 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and Juan Fernández posted 11 points, five boards and three blocks.
  • Brazil advanced earlier by defeating the United States 92-77, setting up a title rematch of the 2022 final.
  • The final is Sunday at 21:10 (Argentina time) at Polideportivo Alexis Argüello, with broadcasts on TyC Sports, DSports and FIBA’s Courtside 1891 stream.
  • Argentina’s path included an 82-77 overtime quarterfinal over Puerto Rico, highlighted by Fernández’s eight blocks that matched the top AmeriCup mark since 2003.