A Lionel Messi-less Argentina beat Colombia to win a record-breaking 16th Copa America title after a dramatic final in Miami.
The win sees Argentina break a tie with Uruguay for all-time most in the competition’s long history.
Say hello to your 16-time CONMEBOL Copa America™️ champion 🏆 pic.twitter.com/45aNRFmQhI — CONMEBOL Copa América™️ ENG (@copaamerica_ENG) July 15, 2024Angel Di Maria signed off with a title with this game — a 145th appearance for his country — his last for Argentina.
They then beat Canada for a second time in the semifinal to reach a fourth final in five attempts.
That streak ended in Miami, however, with Argentina taking the title and defending the crown they won four years ago in Brazil.
Persons:
Lionel Messi, Messi, Lautaro Martinez, —, ike
Organizations:
Copa America, Argentina, CONMEBOL Copa America
Locations:
Argentina, Colombia, Miami, Uruguay