Inspired by Lionel Messi, Argentina won the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. They advanced to the 2024 Copa America final without much difficulty.
Spain is the only team in the world to have won the World Cup between two continental crowns. La Roja won EURO 2008, 2012 and World Cup 2010.
In addition to aiming for a great milestone like Spain, victory in the upcoming final will also bring Albiceleste their 16th Copa title, thereby helping them surpass Uruguay's achievement of 15 crowns.
However, Colombia is not an easy opponent for Argentina. Colombia was undefeated in 28 consecutive matches and overcame many fierce opponents to reach the final. They have enough strength to create a surprise in the match for the top position.
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina team, ranked No. 1 on the FIFA rankings, has a consistent squad for many years. They are rated higher in the final, but it will be difficult for them to create a one-sided match against Colombia.
“Scaloni knows everything about the team. The current Argentina team is very solid, almost unbreakable, and they have the best players in the world, which is why they are the best candidates for the championship," said the former striker. of Chile and Inter Milan Ivan Zamorano, who is covering the tournament as a television commentator, said.
But former Colombia star midfielder Carlos Valderrama believes there could be a surprise. He said: “I believe Colombia will win the final. We have a great team, worth dreaming about.
I am optimistic about the Colombian team, because of the team's development process, the results they have achieved, as well as because of the style of play they show. The team has an unbeaten record, playing well at the Copa America, with James Rodriguez being the best player in the tournament. That's why we think about the championship."
To date, Colombia has only won the Copa America once, in 2001.
For Argentina, the 2024 Copa America final is also a farewell to 36-year-old winger Angel Di Maria. In addition, defender Nicolas Otamendi may also retire from his international career.
This year's Copa America could also be Messi's last international tournament.
As for the organizers, they hope the final will go smoothly in terms of security, unlike the Colombia vs Uruguay semi-final, where Uruguayan players went into the stands to fight with opposing fans.
This incident has somewhat damaged the image of Copa America 2024 - a tournament that is considered a test for the US, aiming to organize the 2026 World Cup.
According to the plan, Miami - the city where the Copa America 2024 final will take place will host 7 matches at the 2026 World Cup, including 1 quarter-final and the 3rd place match.
The match between Argentina vs Colombia takes place at 7:00 a.m. on July 15 (Vietnam time), live on K+, VTC.
