Argentina retained their Copa América title after beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to a Lautaro Martinez extra-time goal championship 1-0 over Colombia.
Martinez netted in the 112th minute as Argentina secure their third consecutive tournament win (2021 Copa America, 2022 World Cup, 2024 Copa America).
Martínez, who was the competition’s leading scorer with five goals, blasted a shot past Colombia goalie Camilo Vargas on a breakaway following a turnover.
Argentina had to win the title without inspirational captain Lionel Messi who was subbed out in the 66th minute with an ankle injury.
The result broke Colombia’s 28-game international win streak, which dated to February 2022, also a loss to Argentina.
Colombia played without defender Daniel Muñoz, who was sent off after following an altercation and a second yellow card in the first half against Uruguay in Wednesday night’s semifinal
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