The final of the Copa America 2024 was played between Argentina and Colombia, in which Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in extra time to claim the title. Lautaro Martinez scored in the 112th minute of extra time as Lionel Messi’s Argentina won a record 16th Copa America trophy on Monday. The match ended in a goalless 0–0 draw in regular time, after which the match went into extra time. Argentina beat Colombia with a goal in extra time. After this victory of Argentina, a record was also registered in the name of the great football player Lionel Messi, which no player can easily break.
Argentina were beaten by the Albiceleste in February 2022, after which Argentina ended Colombia’s 28-match unbeaten run. Argentina’s best player and captain Lionel Messi had to leave the match early due to a leg injury in this final match. Winning this match in the absence of Lionel Messi was a special victory for Argentina.
In the 64th minute of this match, Lionel Messi injured his leg while running near Colombia’s goal post and fell. Nicolas Gonzalez came on as his substitute player. At that time the score of both teams was 0-0. As he sat on the bench watching his team play, he covered his face with his hands. He was looking very sad and had tears in his eyes. Lautaro Martínez scored the only goal of the final, giving Argentina a record 16th Copa America title.
The match started 1 hour, 20 minutes late at the Hard Rock Stadium due to overcrowding. Argentina won the Copa America in 2021, followed by the 2022 World Cup and now Argentina have won the Copa America 2024 to equal Spain’s three major titles.
Argentina’s legendary footballer Lionel Messi has reached a historic achievement with this title win. Lionel Messi has won a total of 45 trophies for club and country, making him the most trophy-winning player in football history. This record was previously held by Brazil’s Dani Alves, who won a total of 44 trophies.