Argentina Beats Colombia 1-0 To Win 16th Copa America Title [Video]

Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday, securing their record 16th title.

The match, held at the Hard Rock Stadium, was delayed by 82 minutes due to crowd trouble involving unruly fans without tickets.

The game saw Argentina captain Lionel Messi exit in the second half due to an ankle injury, leaving him visibly upset on the bench.

It was an emotional farewell for Angel Di Maria, playing his final match for the national team.

Colombia, who won their only Copa America title in 2001, struggled throughout the match, failing to capitalize on early chances.

Despite initial chaos at the stadium gates and interruptions due to the delayed kickoff, the match eventually proceeded.

Martinez’s decisive goal came in the 112th minute, set up by Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso, sealing Argentina’s victory in a hard-fought and tense final.

Watch the videos below:

Messi is crying after getting injured in his last Copa America 💔 pic.twitter.com/6tA19QBSZ9

— Bones🦴 (@Boness305) July 15, 2024

ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD IN THE 112TH MINUTE 🇦🇷😱

Lautaro Martínez does it again 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i2p4e5Li8U

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 15, 2024

ASÍ VIVIÓ MESSI EL GOL DE LAUTARO MARTÍNEZ. 🇦🇷🤩

pic.twitter.com/towBWEc4SN

— Messi out of Context (@OutMessi_) July 15, 2024

Lautaro Martínez scored and immediately went to Messi 😂

pic.twitter.com/DzFEmH4BV0

— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) July 15, 2024

THE MOMENT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR ✨👏

LEO MESSI AND ARGENTINA LIFT THE COPA AMÉRICA TROPHY 🇦🇷🏆 pic.twitter.com/AX3N8z2D5v

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 15, 2024

KanyiDaily had also reported how Argentina poked fun at music artist Drake after he lost $300,000 betting that Canada would beat them in the Copa America semi-final.