Copa América USA 2024

Chaos before the Argentina vs Colombia Copa America final, the reason behind the delay

The Copa America final was delayed due to organization problems.

By Emmanuel Mendez

Colombian and Argentina fans are trying to enter the Hard Rock Stadium. (Source: Optus Sports)
Colombian and Argentina fans are trying to enter the Hard Rock Stadium. (Source: Optus Sports)
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Everybody is waiting for the match to start, but CONMEBOL just informed us that the game will be delayed for 30 minutes because of the problems at the entrance of the game. Many fans from both teams tried to enter by the force to the game, and the police couldn't handle it.

Argentina national team and Colombia national team were ready to do their warm up, when they knew about the situation. Apart from those who tried to enter by the force, there is reported that many fans also tried to enter the match with false tickets. Police officers and security personal outside the Hard Rock Stadium are trying to calm the situation.

It was said that the security measurements were going to be harder for this match, specially after what happened in the semi finals between Uruguay national team and Colombia national team, and with Donald Trump's attack yesterday. But it seems they failed, or at least until now.

For now both players and fans are waiting for the match to start, and to live in peace what should be one of the best finals of Copa America in the last years. Initially, they added 30 minutes extra for the delay, but now the match is set to start at 8:45 EST.

How many tickets were sold?

The Hard Rock Stadium has a capacity of more than 65,000 people. It was reported a sold out, so we expect a crowded full stadium for the match. Tickets were very expensive, and even the ones near the pitch could cost around $100,000.


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