Argentina made history on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, clinching their 16th Copa America title and cementing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history! The final match against Colombia was a nail-biter, with a 0-0 draw at the end of regular time. But Argentina's persistence paid off in extra time, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal just eight minutes from the final whistle. Unfortunately, the legendary Lionel Messi had to leave the field in the 66th minute due to an injury, but his team rallied to victory.
Copa America 2024 Awards List
As the thrilling final wrapped up, a series of awards were presented to the standout players. Here’s the full list of award winners from Copa America 2024:
Award | Player | Country |
Golden Boot | Lautaro Martinez | Argentina |
Golden Glove | Emiliano Martinez | Argentina |
Golden Ball | James Rodriguez | Colombia |
Fair Play Award | - | Colombia |
Copa America 2024 Prize Money
The prizes were plenty for the Copa America 2024 winners! Argentina took home the grand prize of $16 million, while Colombia secured $7 million as the runners-up. Uruguay claimed the third spot, beating Canada and earning a respectable Rs 5 Million in prize money. Here is the complete list:
Position | Prize Money |
Winner | $16 million |
Runner-up | $7 million |
Third place | $5 million |
Fourth place | $4 million |
Teams reaching quarterfinals | Additional $2 million |
All participating teams | $2 million each |
Copa America 2024 Stats
Colombia’s star player, James Rodriguez, clinched the prestigious Golden Ball award at Copa America 2024. He dazzled throughout the tournament, racking up an impressive six assists:
Player | Country | Goals | Clean Sheets | Assists |
Lautaro Martinez | Argentina | 5 | - | - |
Emiliano Martinez | Argentina | - | 5 | - |
James Rodriguez | Colombia | - | - | 6 |
Lautaro Martinez stole the show, scoring an impressive five goals and clinching the Golden Boot award. Meanwhile, Argentina's wall, Emiliano Martinez, was unbeatable, keeping a clean sheet in five out of six matches and deservedly taking home the Golden Glove award. These two stars shone bright, making Argentina's victory a truly unforgettable one.
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