Preview
- Tournament: Copa America
- Date: Monday, July 15
- Kick-off Time: 02:00 am GMT
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, United States
Defending champions Argentina national football team will be battling the Colombia national football team in the final game of Copa America at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States. This will be the 43rd time both sides meet each other on the international stage.
Argentina will aim for a positive outcome on Monday against a side that have not lost on the international stage in 28 straight games. La Albiceleste will look to win successive Copa America trophies in order to become the most successful team in the competition’s history. They secured a 2-0 win over Canada in the semi-final to book their spot in the final against Colombia.
Meanwhile, the Colombia national football team secured a 1-0 win over second-favourties Uruguay in the semi-final. The victory extended Colombia’s unbeaten streak to 28 games, the longest in their history. Throughout this tournament, Los Cafeteros has scored 12 goals compared to Argentina’s eight.
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Argentina vs Colombia Team News
Argentina national football team news
Argentina is led by manager Lionel Scaloni. Lionel Messi was struggling with a thigh injury and was expected to sit out in the semi-final tie against Canada, but played the full 90 minutes. He is expected to start again in the final against Colombia. No further injury or suspension concerns for La Albiceleste.
Colombia national football team news
Colombia, on the other hand, will be without defender Daniel Munoz who was shown a red card in the last game against Uruguay. He will be replaced by Santiago Arias in the right-back position. No further concerns for manager Néstor Lorenzo.
Predicted Lineups
Argentina national football team Predicted lineup:
Emi Martinez (GK), Molina, Romero, Martinez, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister, Gonzalez, Messi, Lautaro Martinez
Colombia national football team Predicted lineup:
Vargas (GK), Mojica, Cuesta, Sanchez, Ariaz, Arias, Uribe, Rios, Diaz, Cordoba, Rodriguez
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off against each other 42 times in the past, with the Argentina national football team securing 25 easy wins and losing only nine. The other eight matches ended in a draw between both sides.
Last five results:
Argentina 1-0 Colombia – FIFA World Cup – February 1, 2022
Argentina 1-1 Colombia – Copa America – July 6, 2021
Colombia 2-2 Argentina – FIFA World Cup – June 8, 2021
Argentina 0-2 Colombia – Copa America – June 15, 2019
Colombia 0-0 Argentina – International Friendly – September 11, 2018
Key Players to Watch out for
Lautaro Martinez
The Inter Milan striker is considered a heavy favourite for the Golden Boot after scoring four goals in the Copa America so far. Lautaro Martinez finds himself at the top of the tournament goal-scoring ranking and played a crucial role for Argentina in this tournament.
James Rodriquez
James Rodriguez has been leading the line for the Colombia national team with Liverpool winger Luis Diaz joining the attack. The former Real Madrid midfielder has lit up the Copa America this summer and is currently leading the competition’s assist charts with six to his name and has evoked memories of this stellar campaign in the 2014 World Cup.
Argentina vs Colombia Prediction
Argentina national football team have been labeled as the favourties of the tournament. One would say, Argentina had an easy path to the finals, but they flexed their regular level of dominance in most games, except the quarter-final tie with Ecuador. Messi scored his first goal of the tournament against Canada in their last game and will aim for his second successive Copa America trophy in Miami.
Colombia national football team, meanwhile, were labeled as one of the underdogs to win the Copa America this summer. They secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay to book their place in their third final of the competition. Colombia are now unbeaten in their last 28 games across all competitions and have managed a perfect winning record in Copa America 2024.
Predicted Score: Argentina 2-0 Colombia
Where to Watch Argentina vs Colombia Live?
Q. Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia live in India?
The Argentina vs Colombia game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.
Q. Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia live game in UK?
The game between Argentina and Colombia will be live on Channel 4 in UK.
Q. Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia in USA?
The match between Argentina and Colombia will be available on FOX Sports.
Q. Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia game in Colombia?
The Argentina vs Colombia will be live across Caracol TV, and RCN for Colombia fans.
Q. Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia live in Argentina?
The Argentina vs Colombia game will be available across Telefe, and Directv for Argentina fans.
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