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Argentina vs. Colombia live results, highlights, analysis as Copa América final delayed

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Argentina vs. Colombia live results, highlights, analysis as Copa América final delayed

A security guard assists a fan who was waiting to enter the stadium prior to the Copa America final soccer match between Argentina and Colombia, in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Argentina, reigning champions of both the World Cup and the Copa América, and Colombia, unbeaten in 28 matches dating back to 2022, face off Sunday in the final of the 2024 Copa América at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

The match kicked off about 9:15 pm ET after fans rushed the gates and caused a delay to the originally scheduled 8 pm start time.

Colombia’s unbeaten streak continued throughout their run to the final with Los Cafeteros going 2-1-0 in the group stage before beating Brazil on penalties, crushing Panama 5-0, and eliminating Uruguay with a 1-0 win in the semifinals. The last team to beat Colombia? Well, that would be Argentina, whose 1-0 win over Colombia in the 2022 South American World Cup qualifiers was part of the reason they didn’t make it to Qatar that year.

Meanwhile, Argentina’s win helped see them through to the World Cup, which they ultimately won via penalties over France. But it was at the 2021 Copa América when, after 28 barren years, Lionel Messi propelled La Albiceleste to the trophy and on its path to world domination.

Now the two sides meet in a Copa América final for the first time in the tournament’s 108-year history. An Argentina win would secure a record-breaking 16th Copa América trophy while Colombia is looking for just its second championship.

Follow our live blog below for up-to-the-minute updates from the match:

Live43 updates

Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:42 AM GMT+2

The audio and video appeared to be synced back up.

By the way, it’s still 0-0 in the 20th minute.
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:41 AM GMT+2

Fans still awaiting entry into Hard Rock Stadium

The chaos outside Hard Rock Stadium doesn’t appear to be over. Video was posted to social media of fans continuing to try and get into the venue within the past half-hour, even climbing into vents to gain entry.
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:35 AM GMT+2

Fox’s audio appears to be about 5 seconds ahead of the visuals right now. It’s very disconcerting
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:31 AM GMT+2

7′ Jhon Cordoba just off target!
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:29 AM GMT+2

Whew, Colombia has been quick on its attacks through the first seven minutes. Argentina has found itself on the back foot several times already.
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:22 AM GMT+2

After the chaos of the last few hours at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the Copa America final is set to start. Let’s go. This should be a fantastic game.
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:11 AM GMT+2
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 3:08 AM GMT+2

The Univision broadcast is estimating around 7,000 extra people without tickets including the 65,000 that this stadium can fit in the stadium. #CopaAmerica

— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:55 AM GMT+2

You have footage of people collapsing in this sea of people outside, or of cops viciously taking people with credentials down.

This isn’t a soccer game or spectacle any more, it’s just a violent mess. Covering this from a stick-to-sports angle is journalistic malpractice.

— Jason Anderson (@JasonDCsoccer) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:53 AM GMT+2

I’m not in Miami. A lot of good journalists — @PaulTenorio, @FelipeCarmany more — are.

Follow them. Don’t listen to what a broadcaster that has a contract with CONMEBOL is telling you.

For a roundup, here’s our frequently-updating story on the chaos: https://t.co/ghE1HMhhLk

— Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:52 AM GMT+2
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:47 AM GMT+2

Fox says 9:15pm kickoff for the Copa América final now. Shambolic.

It’s on CONMEBOL, but also local organizers and stadium ops at these venues. The whole tournament has been a mess in ways big & small.

— Jason Anderson (@JasonDCsoccer) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:47 AM GMT+2
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM GMT+2

New kickoff time: 9:15 pm ET
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:43 AM GMT+2
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:37 AM GMT+2

“He {Enzo Fernández} wasn’t the only Argentina player who was dealing with their families outside while they were in the locker room helpless, unable to get them in.”@JennyTaft gives us the latest on the scenes outside ⬇️

Kickoff is now set for 8:45PM ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/ddaKATwJdT

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:31 AM GMT+2

The question now is: How many people without tickets got in, and what kinds of problems might it cause once the match starts? From where I sit, seats filled up in a hurry. Colleague @lizzy_becherano now reporting an additional 15 minute delay. #CopaAmerica2024final

— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:29 AM GMT+2

Univision caught fans climbing up the Hard Rock Stadium ticket will call tent and police on them immediately like scenes out of a cartoon show pic.twitter.com/TaA7GrbFTn

— Douglas Reyes-Ceron (@dreyesceron) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:27 AM GMT+2

Multiple reports of people being let in without ticket verification.

Fears of further injury from those crowded in lines. Children among them.

I have no idea how this game will go on tonight. #CopaAmerica
pic.twitter.com/3Ivt2Ty62E

— herculez gomez (@herculezg) July 15, 2024
Mon, July 15, 2024 at 2:25 AM GMT+2