Copa America 2024: Messi set to lead Argentina to glory against Colombia
Lionel Messi being lifted up by his team mates
By Edward Ejoh
The Copa America final is set: Argentina will face Colombia on Sunday.
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions led by captain Lionel Messi, aims for its second straight Copa America title.
Colombia hopes to win its second Copa America final and avenge its last defeat, which came against Argentina in February 2022; it’s riding a 28-game unbeaten streak into the final.
Two of the hottest teams in soccer seek a storybook ending in the Copa America final beginning at 1 a.m. WAT on Monday inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Copa America 2024 is the first of three major soccer tournaments in three years being played in the United States. It will also host the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and the World Cup in 2026.
Messi, one of the world’s best player, could help Argentina achieve a momentous feat with another Copa America title: Three international titles in a three-year span.
Messi has just one goal in the tournament – and fans had to wait five matches (with him missing one game due to injury) to see it. He tipped in a shot from Enzo Fernandez in the second half in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Canada in the semifinals.
Another tournament championship would be another defining moment in the twilight of Messi’s career and his stint in the United States.
However,Colombia will be banking on their inspirational playmaker,James Rodríguez who has been the best player during this Copa America, his six assists leading all players in the tournament.
Colombia has scored 12 goals in five matches, including the deciding goal from a corner kick Rodríguez delivered in the first half against Uruguay to reach the final.
Eagle Eye Sports24 reports that Colombia has not lost in its last 28 matches. Its last loss was a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in an Olympic qualifying match on Feb. 1, 2022.
