Argentina defeated Colombia and became the team with the most titles in the Copa América

Published at: 15/07/2024 09:07 AM

The Argentine national team defeated Colombia 1-0 in the final of the Copa América, to be proclaimed champion, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

With this victory, Argentina won its second consecutive crown in the Copa América, and it also became the country with the most editions won, with 16 titles, surpassing Uruguay with 15.

The match ended 0-0 in the regular 90' minutes, so they played 30' more as a complement.

In the 22nd minute extra time, Lautaro Martínez scored the decisive goal for Albiceleste to win the title.

Martinez was named the top goal scorer in the Copa América; while his teammate Dibu Martínez was chosen as the best goalkeeper of the tournament, after receiving only one goal and taking two penalties.

Meanwhile, Colombian James Rodriguez won the award for Best Player in the American Cup, provided 6 assists out of the 12 goals that Colombia scored in the tournament and scored one goal.

Mazo News Team