Copa America 2024: Argentina and Colombia Set for Exciting Final Clash

Defending champions Argentina will face Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens. The match begins at 5:30 AM IST. Argentina, aiming for their 16th title, remains unbeaten, while Colombia, led by James Rodriguez, is on a 28-match unbeaten streak. (ANI)

Defending champions Argentina face Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday. The Argentina vs Colombia Copa America 2024 football final starts at 5:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Notably, there will be no live telecast or live streaming available in India for the match.

For only the second time in its history, the Copa America is being held outside South America, with the United States hosting the 2024 edition. In the third-place match, Uruguay will compete against Canada. Argentina, boasting 15 titles, aims to add another trophy, while Colombia seeks their second title, having previously won in 2001.

Argentina triumphed over Brazil 1-0 in the 2021 final and clinched the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A victory in the 2024 Copa America would mark three consecutive major international titles for Lionel Messi's team. Under the guidance of coach Lionel Scaloni, Argentina remained unbeaten in this tournament, advancing to the final with a 2-0 win over Canada, thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez and Messi.

Throughout the tournament, Argentina showcased strong performance, defeating Ecuador on penalties in the quarterfinals and winning all group stage matches without conceding a single goal. Messi is poised to play in his record seventh major final if he features in the match against Colombia.

Colombia, led by coach Nestor Lorenzo and captain James Rodriguez, enters the final on a 28-match unbeaten run. They defeated Paraguay and Costa Rica in the group stage and drew with Brazil. In the knockout stages, Colombia overpowered Panama with a 5-0 win in the quarterfinals and defeated Uruguay to reach their third Copa America final.

Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez leads the Copa America 2024 Golden Boot race with four goals. Colombia's Jhon Cordoba and Luis Diaz have contributed two goals each.

Unlike previous knockout stages, the final will include extra time if the teams are level after 90 minutes. Historically, Argentina has won 26 of the 43 head-to-head matches against Colombia, who have secured nine wins with eight draws.

The last encounter in the 2021 Copa America semi-final saw Argentina winning 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Colombia's most recent victory against Argentina came in the 2019 group stage, where they triumphed 2-0. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)