MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium kicked off at 9:22 p.m. after a major delay due to a security breach caused by fans without tickets entering the gates about two hours before the original 8 p.m. kickoff.
Reigning world champions Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, are hoping to make history with their second consecutive Copa America title.
Meanwhile, Colombia, who are on a 28-match unbeaten run heading into the final, will be hoping to win their second Copa America final and avenge their last defeat, which came against Argentina in February 2022.
Follow along here as USA TODAY Sports provides live updates from Sunday night’s game in Miami:
Jhon Córdoba misses a shot towards the net: Argentina 0, Colombia 0
This shot from Colombia’s Jhon Córdoba almost gave him the lead early on. It was that close.
Luis Diaz misses Colombia’s first shot: Argentina 0, Colombia 0
Tribute from Angel Di Maria before the last match against Argentina
Before his last match with Argentina, Ángel Di María’s daughters presented him with the match ball before the game:
Julian Alvarez misses first pass: Argentina 0, Colombia 0
Messi looks set for Copa America final: Here’s the latest news
The stadium is packed and the music has filled the gap. The players are now introduced to the crowd.
During the pre-match warm-up, Lionel Messi took this free kick.
Kick-off delayed: What time will the Copa America final start?
The situation with fans trying to enter Hard Rock Stadium forced the game to be delayed for half an hour.
Kickoff is now scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET.
Hard Rock Stadium Allows Fans to Enter, Some Without Tickets
At around 8:11 p.m., the police backed down and the gates opened, allowing fans – with and without scanned tickets – to enter the stadium for the Copa America final.
Fans without tickets to Sunday’s Copa America final climbed fences and pushed past security more than an hour before the Argentina-Colombia match at Hard Rock Stadium.
At least seven people were seen by USA TODAY Sports being treated by Miami-Dade firefighters near the stadium’s entrance ramps. The people appeared distressed, their faces red, and were given bottles of water as they sat on the ground and along a low wall.
Starting lineups for Argentina and Colombia
President Biden to address Trump assassination attempt ahead of Copa America
President Joe Biden will address the nation shortly before the Copa America final, forcing the broadcast on 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 Finalissima 2025?
Spain won Euro 2024 with a 2-1 win over England earlier on Sunday, and could face the winner of the 2024 Copa America in the summer of 2025. The date and venue have yet to be determined.
The last Finalissima, played between the Copa and Euro champions, dates back to 2022, when Argentina beat Italy.
How to watch the Argentina-Colombia Copa America final on TV
The match between Argentina and Colombia will be broadcast on FOX in English and Univision in Spanish.
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How to live stream Argentina vs Colombia Copa America match
Live streaming is available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app in English, and on TUDN in Spanish.
Is Messi playing in the Copa America final tonight?
Yes, Messi is playing. He should start in tonight’s final, his ninth with the Argentina national team.
What’s at stake for Argentina in the Copa America final?
Messi and Argentina could put the finishing touches to one of the greatest dynasties football has ever known.
Another Copa America title tonight would be Argentina’s fourth major international title in three years.
Argentina won the 2021 Copa America. They beat Euro 2021 champions Italy in the 2022 Finalissima two summers ago. Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
What’s at stake for Colombia in the Copa America final?
Colombia was unable to participate in the World Cup in Qatar, so this Copa America was an important experience for the national team and for the country.
Colombia are hoping to win their second Copa America title (2001) and will be playing in their third Copa America final (1975, 2001).
Argentina vs Colombia, Copa America final prediction
Argentina 2, Colombia 1: James Rodriguez might well score a free-kick, but Argentina will be counting on goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria to win this title as they did the others, behind their elder. Sorry, my Colombian friends. But this Argentine dynasty will not end tonight. − Safid Deen, Lionel Messi’s journalist.
Betting Odds for the Argentina-Colombia Copa America Final
According to BETMGM, Argentina have odds of +110 to win the 90-minute match, while a draw is +190 and a Colombia win is +320. To lift the trophy, Argentina have odds of -190, while Colombia have odds of +138.
How long is Colombia’s unbeaten streak?
Colombia have not lost any of their last 28 matches. Their last defeat was on February 1, 2022, in an Olympic qualifying match against Argentina (1-0).
Argentina’s record over the last three years
Argentina have lost just three of their last 63 matches. Their last three defeats: against Brazil in the 2019 Copa America semi-final, against Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup opener and against Uruguay in Olympic qualifying last November.
Will this be Messi’s last match for Argentina?
Messi, 37, a star of Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, could play his last major tournament game for Argentina in the Copa America final. While Messi has left the door open to playing in the 2026 World Cup, depending on his health and desire to continue playing, this could be his last major tournament game if he changes his mind.
Tonight’s game will be the last in the Argentina shirt of Angel Di Maria, the big-time goalscorer who helped Messi lift the international monkey off his back during the club’s recent championship run.
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Viral photos of Messi holding Lamine Yamal’s baby
It’s surreal to imagine Messi posing with 17-year-old Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal for these photos when Yamal was just a baby. Here’s the story behind Messi and Yamal’s viral photos.
Uruguay vs Canada, Copa America third place match result
Inter Miami star Luis Suarez, Uruguay’s top scorer, came to his country’s rescue with a goal in the final minutes of added time to force a tie and a penalty shootout. Suarez also scored the winning penalty to help Uruguay beat Canada 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) in the Copa America third-place match.
Canada finished the 2024 Copa America in fourth place, but with a stellar performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.