Dibalik Kemenangan Argentina di Copa America 2024

Summary

Argentina secured their 16th Copa America title in 2024, defeating Colombia in a tense 1-0 match that went into extra time, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the decisive goal. This victory not only crowned Martinez as the tournament's top scorer but also extended Argentina's unbeaten streak in the United States, where they last lost in the 1994 World Cup. The win marked a significant milestone for Lionel Messi, who, in his fifth Copa America final, finally celebrated a victory with the national team, adding to his legacy after the 2022 World Cup triumph. The match, initially delayed due to unauthorized fans causing security issues, was a testament to Argentina's dominance, with a total of 165 goals scored and only 48 conceded under coach Lionel Scaloni since 2018.

Takeaways

• 🏆 Argentina won the Copa America 2024, securing their 16th title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in extra time.
• 🥇 Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal and was named the tournament's top scorer.
• 📈 Argentina now leads Uruguay as the team with the most Copa America titles, surpassing the 15 titles Uruguay previously shared with Argentina.
• 📉 Despite the final being delayed due to unauthorized fans forcing their way into the stadium and high temperatures, the match proceeded with Argentina's victory.
• 🌟 Lionel Messi played his fifth Copa America final and, with this win, secured his first major international trophy with Argentina since the 2021 Copa America.
• 🔝 Argentina has an impressive record, having never lost a match while playing in the United States, with their last loss dating back to the 1994 World Cup.
• 🎉 The victory extended Argentina's streak of not losing a match under coach Lionel Scaloni, with only six losses in 75 games since he took over in September 2018.
• 📊 Argentina scored an impressive 165 goals and conceded only 48 in Scaloni's tenure up to the final of Copa America 2024.
• 🌐 This win makes Argentina the first nation to consecutively win the World Cup and the Copa America, following their 2022 World Cup victory.
• 🏵️ Angel di Maria's goal in the final was a sweet farewell to his national team career, having scored 31 goals and provided 32 assists since his debut in 2008.

Q & A

Which team won the Copa America 2024?

Argentina won the Copa America 2024.

How did Argentina win against Colombia in the final match?

Argentina won against Colombia with a tight 1-0 score in extra time, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal.

Who was named the top scorer of the tournament?

Lautaro Martinez was named the top scorer of the Copa America 2024.

What was the issue that delayed the final match between Argentina and Colombia?

The final match was delayed due to many fans without tickets forcing their way into the stadium, causing security issues, and the high temperature around the stadium which reached 31 degrees Celsius.

How many Copa America titles does Argentina have now?

With this victory, Argentina now has 16 Copa America titles, surpassing Uruguay as the team with the most Copa America titles.

What is the record of Argentina playing in the finals of the Copa America?

Argentina has played in the finals 30 times and won 16 of those matches.

How has Argentina's performance been under Lionel Scaloni's management since September 2018?

Under Lionel Scaloni's management since September 2018, Argentina has only lost 6 times in 75 matches, scoring 165 goals and conceding only 48.

Which player scored the final goal against Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final?

Lautaro Martinez scored the final goal against Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final.

What is the significance of Argentina's victory in the 2024 Copa America final?

The victory in the 2024 Copa America final extends Argentina's record of never losing while playing in the United States and is their 16th Copa America title.

What is the achievement of Lionel Messi in his fifth Copa America final?

In his fifth Copa America final, Lionel Messi won the trophy with Argentina, which was his third consecutive title win after two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup.

Which player scored the most goals for Argentina in the tournament's history?

Lautaro Martinez scored the most goals for Argentina in the Copa America 2024, tying the record with Juan Roman Riquelme and Lionel Messi.