Argentina can become the first South American team to win the “triple crown” of three straight major tournament titles if they can overcome a formidable Colombia in Sunday’s Copa America final.
Inspired by Lionel Messi, Argentina followed up its 2021 Copa America title with the World Cup triumph a year later and has advanced with little drama to this weekend’s showpiece with the Colombians.
Spain is the only other men’s team to have won a World Cup in between two straight continental titles when it clinched Euro wins in 2008 and 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.
In addition to that landmark for the squad coached by Lionel Scaloni, a win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title — they are currently tied with Uruguay on 15 Copa wins.
But Colombia has an impressive streak of their own, heading into what should be a fiery and passionate night at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.
Colombia is unbeaten in 28 matches, a record for the team, and has arguably had the tougher route to the final.
While Argentina took care of business against surprise package Canada in the semi, enjoying a comfortable 2-0 win in New Jersey, Colombia had to battle past Uruguay on Wednesday in Charlotte, winning 1-0 despite being down to 10 men for the entire second half.
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