Lionel Messi and Argentina are aiming to secure their 4th straight title and the second consecutive Copa America crown when they head out into the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday, July 14. Messi may not have been at his incredible best this campaign, but the Argentine maestro stepped up when it mattered the most for the World Champions.
Colombia have been the surprise package of sorts this campaign as they topped the group which also had the mighty Brazil in it. They started with a 2-1 win over Paraguay and followed it up with a thrashing of Costa Rica. They have been lead brilliantly by James Rodriguez, who has created 5 big chances in the match. The battle would end up being between the former Real Madrid man and Messi in Miami on Sunday.
Colombia are also on a 28-match unbeaten streak and Messi would be the man Argentina will once again look for inspiration. The 37-year-old has created the most chances in the competition with 7 and has made the second most key passes as well with 15. Messi will also have the chance to make Argentina the most successful team in the competition’s history with a win on Sunday.
The match will also see Angel di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi end their international careers and the Albiceleste will be aiming to make it a memorable send off for both men.
Copa America 2024 Final: Squads
Argentina: Alexis Mac Allister, ngel Di Mara, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios, Giovani Lo Celso, Guido Rodrguez, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Valentn Carboni, Alejandro Garnacho, Julián lvarez, Lautaro Martnez, Lionel Messi, Nicolás González, Emiliano Martnez, Franco Armani, Ger³nimo Rulli, Cristian Romero, Germán Pezzella, Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martnez, Lucas Martnez Quarta, Marcos Acuña, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico.
Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Colombia: lvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Carlos Cuesta, Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Deiver Machado, Jhon Lucum, Johan Mojica, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, James Rodrguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Kevin Castaño, Mateus Uribe, Richard Ros, Yáser Asprilla, Jhon C³rdoba, Jhon Durán, Luis Daz, Luis Sinisterra, Miguel Borja, Rafael Borré.
Head Coach: Néstor Lorenzo
Copa America 2024: When and where the final will be played
The Copa America Final will be played on July 15 at 5:30 am IST.
Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina vs Colombia Head-to-Head
Both teams have faced each other 43 times with Argentina winning 26 of them. Colombia has got the win on 9 occasions with 8 matches ending in a draw.
Copa America 2024 Final: When and where to watch?
There is no telecast of the game in India either on both TV and digital platforms.