The Calgary Minor Soccer Association will host the Copa America Watch Party on Thursday evening

Thursday is pretty much the longest day of the year, and Calgary soccer fans are hoping it won’t be as long a night when the Canadian men take on Argentina in Atlanta.

It’s the Canadian men’s first match of the 2024 Copa American campaign, and they couldn’t have faced a more challenging opponent than the defending World Cup champions.

Hundreds of Calgary soccer fanatics will be on hand to cheer on the Canadian men Thursday evening at the Calgary West Soccer Centre, located at 11014 Bearspaw Dam Rd. NW

Doors open at 4:30 PM, kick-off is at 6:00 PM. It’s a family-friendly event and part of a year-long celebration of the 20^e anniversary of the Calgary West Soccer Centre.

Organizers say they expect hundreds of people to attend the viewing party, which will include a Calgary Minor Soccer Association-sponsored mini soccer field, hardest shot tunnel and other activities. There will also be a photo booth and swag giveaway during the game.

For tickets, go here.