Colombia to face Argentina in Copa America final

Colombia will face Argentina in the Copa America final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It will be a poetic encounter as Colombia seeks to obtain their first title since 2001 by overcoming the reigning champions, Argentina, who defeated them in the past.

Storylines

Colombia: Nestor Lorenzo's team has been resilient, overcoming every obstacle in their path. However, they will face a challenge as right back Daniel Munoz will be suspended for the final due to receiving two yellow cards in the first half against Uruguay. Despite this, Colombia's James Rodriguez, who holds the record for the most assists in any single Copa America with six, will be a key player aiming to extend Colombia's unbeaten streak to 29 matches in all competitions.

Argentina: Argentina will look to replicate their performance against Canada and avoid falling below expectations, as they have in previous matches. While Lionel Messi has been dealing with fitness concerns, the form of Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez has powered Argentina in the tournament. They will need to strengthen their defense, particularly on set plays where Rodriguez has been influential. Argentina remains a formidable team, capable of stopping a high-powered attack in the final.

Predicted Lineups

Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Johan Mojica, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Santiago Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jhon Cordoba

Argentina: Emillano Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Gonzalo Montiel, Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez