Argentina Wins Copa America

     Argentina defeated Columbia 1-0 for the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday night. It was the first time that the title game was held in the United States. 

     There would be no scoring during the first half and the second half. Argentina, the defending World Cup Champions, took the lead during extra time in the 112th minute. Lautaro Martinez powered in a right-footed shot from 14 yards away for his fifth goal in the Copa America. He was given the Golden Boot Award after the victory. 

     Inter Miami CF and Argentina forward Lionel Messi played in the contest and was substituted in th second half because of a right ankle injury. Argentina forward Angel Di Maria participated in his final game with the Argentina national team. 

     Argentina captured their second straight and 16th overall Copa America title, which is the most all-time. Columbia won their only Copa America back in 2001.