It’s a poetic Copa America final as Colombia will meet the last team that defeated them, Argentina, for a chance at their first title since 2001. It would be only their second title ever, and to achieve it, Los Cafeteros would need to overcome the reigning champions, Lionel Messi and Argentina. Already setting a record in tournament play, James Rodriguez now holds the most assists in a single Copa America with six. He’ll be aiming for at least a seventh to extend Colombia’s unbeaten streak to 29 matches in all competitions.
Here are the key details, how you can watch the match, and more:
How to Watch and Odds
Date: Sunday, July 14 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
TV: Fox | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Odds: Argentina +125; Draw +200; Colombia +260
Storylines
Colombia: Overcoming every obstacle in their path, Nestor Lorenzo’s team faces one final challenge to win a Copa America title. Right back Daniel Munoz will be suspended for the final after receiving two yellow cards in the first half against Uruguay. Munoz has arguably been Colombia’s second-best player during this tournament, scoring two goals and playing excellent defense. Santiago Arias will likely replace Munoz in the final, creating a slightly different look for Colombia’s attack.
Argentina: More performances like the one against Canada and fewer of the disappointing ones from earlier in the tournament will be needed. Despite fitness concerns, Messi scored against Canada, but it has been the form of Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez that has powered Argentina through this tournament. They will need a stronger defense, particularly on set plays where Rodriguez has assisted four goals. However, if any team can stop a high-powered attack in a final, it is Argentina.
Predicted Lineups
Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Johan Mojica, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Santiago Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jhon Cordoba
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gonzalo Montiel, Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
Prediction
Colombia will come full circle to win Copa America and extend their unbeaten run. With yet another victory, who will end up stopping this team? Pick: Colombia 2, Argentina 1