Argentina Wins Record 16th Copa America Title, Beats Colombia 1–0 After Messi’s Injury

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts up the champions trophy as he celebrates winning the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament final football match between Argentina and Colombia in Miami on July 14, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1–0 Sunday night, July 14, on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal.

Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat on the bench and sobbed.