Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to secure their record 16th Copa America title, though the game faced an 80-minute delay due to troubles outside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time, converting a through ball from Giovani Lo Celso.
Captain Lionel Messi, who was forced off midway through the second half due to an injury, celebrated his country’s third consecutive major tournament victory at the final whistle.
The kickoff was delayed because ticketless fans attempted to enter the stadium, causing chaos and resulting in several arrests and medical treatments for some fans.
Additionally, the halftime break lasted 25 minutes due to a performance by Colombian popstar Shakira.
During the match, Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba hit the woodwork in the first half, and Argentina had a goal from Nicolas Tagliafico disallowed for offside with 15 minutes remaining.
Martinez, who won the Copa America Golden Boot with five goals, secured the victory for Argentina.
