• Lautaro Martinez scored to end Colombia’s 28-match unbeaten streak and give Argentina its 16th Copa America title. Interestingly, the last time Colombia had lost a match was against Argentina, and then too, it was a Lautaro Martinez strike!
  • For the first time in the Copa America 2024, there will be extra-time as Argentina and Colombia find the first goal of the final.
  • Lionel Messi’s time on the pitch in the final was shortlived after he had to be subbed off due to his persisting ankle injury. The forward was seen in tears at the dugout, clearly distraught.
  • After the first 35 minutes, Colombia have had more of the ball than Argentina with 57 per cent.
  • The Copa America 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has been delayed by 45 minutes, CONMEBOL announced on X. This is due to fans rushing the gates, and many without tickets reportedly also tried to enter.
  • Argentina, the defending champion, is currently the joint-most successful side in the tournament with 15 titles. It has the chance to break the record tonight.
  • Colombia has only won the title once in 2001.