2024 Copa América final

2024 Copa América final
Hard Rock Stadium, host venue of the final
Event2024 Copa América
After extra time
DateJuly 14, 2024 (2024-07-14)
VenueHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Man of the MatchÁngel Di María (Argentina)[1]
RefereeRaphael Claus (Brazil)[2]
Attendance65,300[3]
WeatherPartly cloudy night
84 °F (29 °C)
72% humidity[4]

The 2024 Copa América final was an international soccer game to decide the winners of the 2024 Copa América. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 14, 2024. The start of the game was delayed by over an hour and twenty minutes because of too many people and other problems near the stadium.[5]

Defending champion Argentina beat Colombia 1–0 after extra time to win its 16th Copa América title, which is a record.[6] This was Argentina's 30th final, adding to its record, and Colombia's third Copa América final. Before the game, Argentina had won 15 titles out of 29 finals, and Colombia's last final win was in 2001. It was also Argentina's third major tournament win in a row, after winning the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a streak previously achieved only by Spain (2008, 2010, and 2012) and Argentina itself (1945, 1946, and 1947).[7]


Road to the final

Colombia's road to the final
Opponent Result
1  Paraguay 2–1
2  Costa Rica 3–0
3  Brazil 1–1
QF  Panama 5–0
SF  Uruguay 1–0

Colombia's journey to the final was filled with strong performances and exciting matches. They started by beating Paraguay 2-1 in a close game, and then they showed their strength with a big 3-0 win against Costa Rica. Their match against Brazil ended in a 1-1 draw, showing they could hold their own against tough opponents. In the quarterfinals, Colombia dominated Panama with a 5-0 victory, and they secured their spot in the final by defeating Uruguay 1-0 in a tight semifinal match.

Argentina's path to the final was also impressive. They began with a solid 2-0 win over Canada, followed by a narrow 1-0 victory against Chile. They continued their winning streak by beating Peru 2-0. The quarterfinals saw them face a challenging match against Ecuador, which ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, but Argentina won 4-2 in the penalty shootout. In the semifinals, they faced Canada again and won 2-0, securing their place in the final. Both teams showed great skill and determination to reach the final, promising an exciting showdown.

Entertainment

Before the final, Colombian singer Karol G and Argentine singer Abel Pintos sang their respective national anthems. During the halftime show, Shakira performed four songs with backup dancers and robots.[8] This performance extended halftime from the traditional 15 minutes to 26 minutes, which drew criticism from Colombia's coach, Néstor Lorenzo.[9]

Argentina's road to the final
Opponent Result
1  Canada 2–0
2  Chile 1–0
3  Peru 2–0
QF  Ecuador 1–1 (aet)(4–2 p)
SF  Canada 2–0

Match

Details

Argentina 1–0 (a.e.t.) Colombia
Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
Attendance: 65,300[3]
Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil)


Argentina[11]
Colombia[11]
GK 23 Emiliano Martínez
RB 4 Gonzalo Montiel  72'
CB 13 Cristian Romero
CB 25 Lisandro Martínez
LB 3 Nicolás Tagliafico
RM 11 Ángel Di María  117'
CM 7 Rodrigo De Paul
CM 24 Enzo Fernández  97'
LM 20 Alexis Mac Allister  61'  97'
CF 10 Lionel Messi (c)  66'
CF 9 Julián Álvarez  97'
Substitutions:
FW 15 Nicolás González  66'
DF 26 Nahuel Molina  72'
FW 22 Lautaro Martínez  97'
MF 5 Leandro Paredes  97'
MF 16 Giovani Lo Celso  118'  97'
DF 19 Nicolás Otamendi  117'
Manager:
Lionel Scaloni
GK 12 Camilo Vargas
RB 4 Santiago Arias
CB 23 Davinson Sánchez
CB 2 Carlos Cuesta
LB 17 Johan Mojica
CM 6 Richard Ríos  89'
CM 16 Jefferson Lerma  106'
CM 11 Jhon Arias  106'
RF 10 James Rodríguez (c)  91'
CF 24 Jhon Córdoba  27'  89'
LF 7 Luis Díaz  106'
Substitutions:
FW 19 Rafael Santos Borré  89'
MF 5 Kevin Castaño  89'
MF 20 Juan Fernando Quintero  91'
MF 15 Mateus Uribe  106'
FW 9 Miguel Borja  115'  106'
MF 8 Jorge Carrascal  106'
Manager:
Néstor Lorenzo
Man of the Match:

Ángel Di María (Argentina)[1]

Assistant referees:[2]

Bruno Pires (Brazil)

Rodrigo Correa (Brazil)

Fourth official:

Juan Benítez (Paraguay)

Fifth official:

Eduardo Cardozo (Paraguay)

Video assistant referee:

Rodolpho Toski (Brazil)

Assistant video assistant referees:

Danilo Manis (Brazil)

Daniel Nobre (Brazil)

Pablo Gonçalves (Brazil)

Match rules[12]
  • 90 minutes
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • Maximum of fifteen named substitutes
  • Maximum of five substitutions, with a sixth allowed in extra time
  • Maximum of three substitution opportunities, with a fourth allowed in extra time

References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 "Designación de Árbitros" (PDF) (in Spanish). CONMEBOL. July 11, 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Rabin, Charles; Hanks, Douglas; Kaufman, Michelle (July 15, 2024). "Lax security for walk-ins led to breach, chaos at Hard Rock Stadium's Copa America final". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. "Timeanddate". July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. "2024 Copa América Match Schedule" (PDF). CONMEBOL. December 7, 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 25, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  6. Burrows, Ben (15 July 2024). "Argentina beats Colombia to win record-breaking Copa America title". The Athletic. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  7. https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/sachamp.html
  8. Kaufman, Michelle (July 9, 2024). "Shakira, known for her World Cup soccer anthems, to perform at Copa America final". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  9. Becherano, Lizzy (July 13, 2024). "Copa América: Colombia boss criticizes Shakira half-time show". ESPN. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  10. Carlisle, Jeff (July 14, 2024). "Copa América final start delayed 30 minutes after fans rush gates". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  11. 11.0 11.1 "Argentina vs Colombia live score, H2H and lineups". Sofascore. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  12. "CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Regulations" (PDF). CONMEBOL. November 29, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.