Copa America final live updates: Argentina vs. Colombia, what to know (2024)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Copa America final is tonight, and only one team will be victorious.

Argentina, the reigning World Cup championsled by captain Lionel Messi, hopes to make history with their second straight Copa America title.

Meanwhile, Colombia − riding a 28-game unbeaten streak into the final −hopes to win its second Copa America final and avenge its last defeat, which came against Argentina in February 2022.

The Copa America final begins at 8 p.m. ET Sunday inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Follow along here as USA TODAY Sports provides live updates from tonight's match in Miami:

Copa America final live updates: Argentina vs. Colombia, what to know (1)

Pres. Biden to address Trump assassination attempt before Copa America

Pres. Joe Biden will address the nation shortly before the Copa America final, forcing the broadcast to FS1 to begin the match at 8 p.m.

The game will continue on FOX after Biden’s speech,FOX Sports announced.

Spain wins Euro 2024, who will play in the Finalissima 2025?

Spain won Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory over Englandearlier Sunday, and could play the Copa America 2024 winner in the summer of 2025. A date or location is not yet determined.

The last Finalissima, played between Copa and Euro champions, was in 2022 when Argentina beat Italy.

How to watch Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final on TV

The Argentina and Colombia match will be broadcast on FOX in English, Univision in Spanish.

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How to live stream Argentina vs. Colombia in Copa America

A live stream can be found on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app in English, and on TUDN in Spanish.

Is Messi playing in Copa America final tonight?

Yes, Messi is playing. He is expected to start in tonight’s final, his ninth for the Argentine national team.

What’s on the line for Argentina in Copa America final?

Messi and Argentina could put the final touch on one of the greatest dynasties soccer has ever seen.

Another Copa America title tonight would be Argentina’s fourth major international championship in a three-year span.

Argentina won Copa America 2021. It beat the Euro 2021 champions, Italy, in the 2022 Finalissima two summers ago. Argentina won the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

What’s on the line for Colombia in Copa America final?

Colombia was unable to compete in the Qatar World Cup, so this Copa America has been a significant experience for the national team and the country.

Colombia hopes to win its second Copa America title (2001), and will play in its third Copa America final (1975, 2001).

Argentina vs. Colombia, Copa America final prediction

Argentina 2, Colombia 1: James Rodriguez might manufacture a set piece to get on the board, but Argentina will rely on goals from Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria to win this title like they did their others, behind their elder statesman. Sorry, to my Colombian friends. But this Argentina dynasty isn’t coming to an end tonight. − Safid Deen, Lionel Messi reporter.

Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final betting odds

Argentina has +110 odds to win during the 90-minute match, while a draw is +190, and a Colombia win is +320, according to BETMGM. To lift the trophy, Argentina has -190 odds, while Colombia has +138.

How long is Colombia's unbeaten streak?

Colombia has not lost in its last 28 matches. Its last loss was a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in an Olympic qualifying match on Feb. 1, 2022.

Argentina's record in the last three years

Argentina has lost just three of its last 63 matches. Their last three losses: to Brazil in the Copa America 2019 semifinal; to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup opener; and to Uruguay in Olympic qualifying last November.

Will it be Messi's last game with Argentina?

Messi, the 37-year-old Inter Miami star in Major League Soccer, could possibly play his last match in a major tournament for Argentina during the Copa America final. Although Messi has left the door open on playing in World Cup 2026, pending his health and desire to keep playing, this match could be his last in a major tournament if he changes his mind.

Tonight's match will be the final one in an Argentine jersey for Angel Di Maria, the big-game scorer who has helped Messi lift the international monkey off his back during the club's recent run of championships.

When will Messi retire? Here’s what he said about retirement

Messi, 37, has left the door open aboutplaying in the 2026 World Cup. Here’s what he’s said earlier this year aboutwhen he could potentially retire.

Messi holding Lamine Yamal baby viral photos

It’s surreal to imagine how Messi posed with 17-year-old Spain phenom Lamine Yamal for these photos when Yamal was just a baby. Here’s the story behind the viral photos of Messi and Yamal.

Uruguay vs. Canada, Copa America third-place match result

Luis Suarez, the Inter Miami star and Uruguay’s leading scorer, came to his country’s rescue with a late goal in the final minutes of stoppage time to force a tie and penalty shootout. Suarez also kicked the game-winning penalty kick to help Uruguay beat Canada 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) in the Copa America third-place match.

Canada finished Copa America 2024 in fourth place, but with an outstanding showing ahead of World Cup 2026.

Copa America final live updates: Argentina vs. Colombia, what to know (2024)

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Copa America final live updates: Argentina vs. Colombia, what to know? ›

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates.

What happened at the Argentina vs Colombia game? ›

Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final Sunday evening in a match that was delayed more than an hour because of crowd issues, including fans breaching security gates.

Why is the game delayed Argentina vs Colombia? ›

July 14 (Reuters) - The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed by more than hour on Sunday after thousands of fans without tickets rushed security and tried to force their way into the stadium, organisers said.

Who wins, Colombia or Argentina? ›

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt. Lionel Messi pumped his arms. The trophy bounced up and down in his grasp. Tears of frustration from an hour or so earlier had turned to laughs and hugs for the two-time Copa America champion and World Cup winner.

Who made the goal in Argentina vs Colombia? ›

Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina back-to-back Copa América titles and a third straight major tournament win with his extra time strike Sunday night. Martinez scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 112th minute for a 1-0 win over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium.

How did Messi get injured in Copa America 2024? ›

Messi appeared to hurt his ankle in the 36th minute after a collision with Santiago Arias and while he got back to his feet after receiving treatment he was clearly hampered for the remainder of the half.

What happened at Argentina game? ›

Stadium officials said that thousands of fans without valid tickets had flooded the gates at Sunday's major soccer match between Argentina and Colombia. Argentina won 1-0, after its star Lionel Messi had to leave the game with an injury. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Chaos unfolded at a stadium near Miami last night.

What happened at Hard Rock Stadium in Copa America? ›

The start of Sunday night's final of the Copa America futbol tournament between soccer giant Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium was marred by thousands of unruly fans — many without tickets — who stormed the gates, scaled walls, jumped turnstiles and even slithered through vents to get a glimpse of the ...

Why was the Copa final delayed today? ›

Hard Rock Stadium was placed under lockdown shortly before the scheduled start time of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, with the kickoff time delayed by more than an hour amid safety issues caused in part by ticketless fans attempting to make their way into the venue.

Why is the Copa America final starting late? ›

The kick-off for the Copa America final was delayed after chaotic and dangerous scenes saw thousands of supporters prevented from entering Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the game.

Has Argentina ever beat Brazil? ›

The teams met in the World Cup Round of 16 at the 1990 World Cup. Argentina defeated Brazil 1–0 with a goal from Claudio Caniggia after a pass from Diego Maradona.

Who won, Messi or Colombia? ›

Argentina went on to beat Colombia 1-0 after extra time to defend their Copa America crown, despite their star player Lionel Messi being forced off with an injury.

What is Argentina biggest defeat? ›

Heaviest Defeats
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1Mar 27, 20186:1
2Apr 1, 20096:1
3Jun 15, 19586:1
4Sep 5, 19930:5
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Who defeated Argentina by 11 goal? ›

Argentina slumped to a humiliating 11-0 loss to Germany in the opening match of the women's World Cup on Monday, the worst defeat in the tournament's history.

Who won Colombia vs Argentina in 2024? ›

Copa America 2024 final results: Argentina beat Colombia 1-0, Messi injured.

Has Colombia ever won a Copa America? ›

The last time the 'Cafeteros' won the Copa America was in 2001. Kendall resident Juan Montana said he showed up because soccer brings people together.

Why was the World Cup Cancelled in Colombia? ›

Withdrawal of hosting duties

The Colombian government considered these requirements as excessive and impossible to meet. Therefore, on October 25, 1982, the president of Colombia Belisario Betancur announced the cancellation of the organization of the event.

What happened at the Copa America final? ›

The 2024 Copa América has come to an end and, after a tournament full of twists and turns, Argentina were crowned champions, beating Colombia 1-0 on Sunday after some long security-induced delays at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

When did Colombia beat Argentina 5 0? ›

The biggest win for Colombia during this streak was a shocking 5-0 win over Argentina in 1993 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. This was one of Albiceleste's biggest defeats in its storied history.

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