Argentina and Colombia faced off at Hard Rock Stadium for the Copa America final. With the regular time ending in a goalless draw, extra time determined the champion.
MARTINEZ SECURES THE CUP
In the 112th minute of the second extra time, Lautaro Martinez made his mark. His goal brought Argentina their second consecutive Copa America championship. This victory marks Argentina's 16th Copa America title.
MESSI IN TEARS
Lionel Messi, injured during the match, was substituted by Nicolas Gonzalez in the 66th minute. Unable to continue in the final, Messi was visibly upset and shed tears. However, the Argentine star experienced immense joy with Lautaro Martinez's goal and the team's championship win.
FINAL DELAYED
The 2024 Copa America final was delayed by 1 hour and 23 minutes due to incidents involving ticketless fans attempting to enter the stadium. The scheduled kickoff at 03:00 AM (TSI) was postponed multiple times due to the chaos outside the venue. The match finally began after security measures were implemented and ticket-holding fans took their seats. Reports indicate that many fans were detained by U.S. police for unruly behavior.
SHAKIRA PERFORMS
During halftime of the Copa America final, world-renowned artist Shakira performed a concert. The Colombian singer delivered her songs from a platform set up in the middle of the field.
