MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Copa America final takes place tonight, with one team set to emerge victorious.
Argentina, current World Cup champions led by captain Lionel Messi, aims to secure their second consecutive Copa America title.
Meanwhile, Colombia, carrying a 28-game unbeaten streak into the final, seeks to claim its second Copa America title and avenge its last defeat against Argentina in February 2022.
The Copa America final kicks off at 8 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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How to watch the Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final on TV
The match will be broadcast on FOX in English and Univision in Spanish.
How to live stream the Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final
Live streams are available on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app in English, and on TUDN in Spanish.
Is Messi playing in the Copa America final tonight?
Yes, Messi is expected to start in tonight’s final, marking his ninth appearance in a major final for Argentina.
What’s at stake for Argentina in the Copa America final?
Messi and Argentina could further cement their status as one of the greatest soccer dynasties.
Winning another Copa America title would be Argentina’s fourth major international championship in three years. Argentina won Copa America 2021, defeated Italy in the 2022 Finalissima, and captured the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
What’s at stake for Colombia in the Copa America final?
Having missed out on the Qatar World Cup, this Copa America has been a significant event for Colombia. They aim to win their second Copa America title, their first being in 2001, and play in their third Copa America final.
Prediction for the Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final
Argentina 2, Colombia 1: James Rodriguez might score via a set piece, but goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are expected to seal the title for Argentina. This Argentina dynasty is likely to prevail tonight.
Betting odds for the Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final
According to BETMGM, Argentina has +110 odds to win in 90 minutes, a draw is +190, and a Colombia win is +320. To lift the trophy, Argentina has -190 odds, while Colombia has +138.
Colombia’s unbeaten streak
Colombia has remained unbeaten in its last 28 matches, with their last loss being a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in an Olympic qualifying match on Feb. 1, 2022.
Argentina’s record over the past three years
Argentina has lost only three of its last 63 matches. Their three recent losses: to Brazil in the Copa America 2019 semifinal, to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup opener, and to Uruguay in Olympic qualifying last November.
Could this be Messi’s last game with Argentina?
Messi, 37 years old and currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, might play his final major tournament match for Argentina in the Copa America final. Although he has not closed the door on participating in the 2026 World Cup, pending his health and desire to continue playing, this final could be his last major tournament appearance if he chooses to retire.
Tonight’s match will also be the last for Angel Di Maria in an Argentine jersey, the big-game scorer who has been pivotal in Argentina’s recent championships.
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Uruguay vs. Canada, Copa America third-place match result
Luis Suarez, Uruguay’s leading scorer and Inter Miami star, scored a late goal in stoppage time to tie the game, leading to a penalty shootout. He also scored the game-winning penalty kick, helping Uruguay secure a 2-2 (4-3 on penalties) victory over Canada in the third-place match.
Canada concluded Copa America 2024 in fourth place, showcasing an impressive performance ahead of World Cup 2026.