The 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was postponed for 75 minutes after a security incident outside the stadium. Many fans did not have tickets to enter the stadium but tried to break through the security fence. This more or less affected the preparation of both teams for the final.

After the opening whistle, it was Colombia that took the initiative. They controlled the ball a lot and played flexibly, thanks to Lerma and Rios in the midfield. The first dangerous chance belonged to Colombia. From Arias’ touch, Codorba finished well in the penalty area, but the opening goal did not come to Colombia.

Messi won the Copa America championship with Argentina.

Much of the first half was played out in tense one-on-ones, with midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Mac Allister struggling to keep pace with their opponents’ pressing and defending. Argentina opted to play at a slower pace to maintain safety in their own half.

Lionel Messi continued to be the focus of Argentina’s attacks. In the 20th minute, receiving a pass back from Angel di Martia, Messi rushed in to shoot from about 12 meters away, but he was unsuccessful with his decision. At the end of the first half, Messi’s free kick created an opportunity for Tagliafico to head the ball, but it went wide.

In the second half, the match continued at a high pace, lacking goals but with plenty of intensity. The Colombian team had some very dangerous shots outside the box. However, that was not the way to defeat Emiliano Martinez. Meanwhile, Messi continued to endure many fierce tackles. He had to leave the field in the 65th minute due to an injury.

In the last 25 minutes of the match, Argentina had 2 dangerous opportunities, both from the left wing. Unfortunately, Nicolas Gonzalez could not take advantage to help Albiceleste score. In the 76th minute, this midfielder put the ball into the Colombian net, but one of his teammates was caught offside. After 2 regular periods, Argentina and Colombia entered extra time.

Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal, helping Argentina win the championship.

In the 112th minute, Giovani Lo Celso made a beautiful assist, and Lautaro Martinez escaped and fired a tricky shot to open the score for Argentina. This valuable goal helped Argentina defeat Colombia and win the 2024 Copa America.

Result: Argentina 1-0 Colombia

Scored:

Argentina: Lautaro Martinez (112′)

Squad:

Argentina: Emi Martinez; Nicolas Tagliafico, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez; Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.

Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta; James Rodriguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias; Luis Diaz, Richard Rios; and John Cordoba.