Argentina wins Copa America 2024 after Colombia delay

Messi injured

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America 2024 final to win a record 16th title. The game was delayed by 80 minutes due to chaotic scenes outside the stadium. Argentina won the game with a goal in extra time by Lautaro Martinez. Messi was forced to watch much of the second half and extra time because of a leg injury.

Record-breaking win

The win was Argentina's second consecutive Copa America title and their first since 1993. It was also Messi's first major international title with Argentina. The win gives Argentina a record-breaking 16th Copa America title, one more than Uruguay.