The Grand Final of the 2024 Copa America: Argentina and Colombia in Action
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Argentina and Colombia Battle for Copa America 2024 Glory
The 2024 Copa América reaches its climax with the grand final now set. Argentina and Colombia will face each other next Sunday (14th) at 9 PM (Brasília time) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, to decide who will lift the championship trophy. Of the 24 participating teams, only these two remain in contention for the title.
After a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, Colombia secured its spot in the final, breaking a 23-year drought without appearing in a Copa América final. Argentina, the reigning champion and led by Lionel Messi, defeated the Netherlands to secure their place in the final.
This will be the first meeting between Argentina and Colombia in a Copa América final. The last time they faced each other in a knockout stage was in 1996, in the quarter-finals. Check out all the details of this decisive clash in the 2024 Copa América.
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When and where will the Copa América final take place?
The 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia will be on Sunday (14th) at 9 PM (Brasília time) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA.
What is the prize for the Copa América?
CONMEBOL will distribute a total of USD 72 million (around BRL 395 million) throughout the competition. The champion will receive USD 18 million (BRL 99 million), while the runner-up will get USD 9 million (BRL 49 million). The third place will receive USD 7 million (BRL 38 million) and the fourth place USD 6 million (BRL 33 million).
How are Argentina and Colombia performing?
Argentina had a perfect campaign in the group stage, leading Group A with victories over Canada (2-0), Chile (1-0), and Peru (2-0). In the quarter-finals, they overcame Ecuador on penalties after a 1-1 draw, and in the semi-final, they repeated their victory over Canada, with Messi scoring his first goal of the tournament.
Colombia led Group D, remaining unbeaten. They defeated Paraguay 2-1, Costa Rica 3-0, and drew with Brazil 1-1. In the quarter-finals, they thrashed Panama 5-0 and beat Uruguay 1-0 in the semi-final.
What is the head-to-head record between Argentina and Colombia in the Copa América?
This will be the 16th meeting between Argentina and Colombia in the Copa América. Argentina has a significant advantage with 7 victories, while Colombia has 3, in addition to 5 draws. In their last knockout stage encounter, in the 2021 semi-final in Brazil, Argentina won on penalties after a 1-1 draw. In knockout stages, Argentina has never lost to Colombia, with 3 draws and 1 victory.
Conclusion
The 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia promises to be a must-watch spectacle. With distinct paths to the final and a balanced historical record, both teams have the chance to make history in South American football. Get ready for an epic and thrilling clash!
