Argentina beats the U.S. to advance to soccer's Copa America finals

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 4-0 romp over Team USA — (Image credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Argentina scored in the third minute of its Copa America semifinal match with the U.S. on Tuesday night, and by the final whistle, Argentina had scored three more goals, leaving Team USA in a 4-0 hole. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will now play either Chile or Colombia in the finals on Sunday for its first Copa America title since 1993. Messi, a five-time world player of the year who normally plays for Barcelona, set up the first and fourth goal and scored the second, his 55th international goal and fifth of the tournament. The U.S. will play for third place on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.