Argentina and Colombia will face each other in the final of the prestigious South American championship. Leo Messi will try to win his 4th international trophy.
The team with the longest unbeaten record in men’s international football will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in their Copa America title defence.
In the inaugural Copa America final between the two South American teams, Argentina takes on Colombia on Sunday in Miami.
In order to make it to the final on American territory, Argentina displayed its usual level of domination, while Colombia was a somewhat unexpected finalist.
Colombia has not advanced to the Copa America since 2001, when it won its lone Copa title, and must compete in a group with Brazil before facing Uruguay in the semifinals.
As the defending Copa America and World Cup champion, Argentina is a deserving favourite, but Colombia will be a spirited underdog.
Argentina vs Colombia Match Details
Date: Monday, 15 July
Time: 5:30 AM IST
Location:
TV: No live broadcast in India
Live Stream: Fancode Website & App
Argentina Team News
After recovering from a leg injury to play the entire ninety minutes in Argentina’s victory over Canada, Lionel Messi is predicted to start in Miami.
Lionel Scaloni has a stable defence with Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero at centre-back, but Julian Alvarez is expected to start over Lautaro Martinez thanks to his goal in the semifinal.
There are still some unanswered questions in midfield as Alexis Mac Allister, who has played on the left side of a 4-4-2, has competition from Nico Gonzalez and Giovani Lo Celso to establish their mettle.
Colombia Team News
Daniel Munoz, a defender for Crystal Palace, was sent off against Uruguay, therefore Colombia will be without him. Right-back Santiago Arias ought to provide coverage.
Colombia’s captain James Rodriguez will play in the offensive line with Jhon Cordoba and Luis Diaz of Liverpool.
Lineup Prediction
Argentina possible starting lineup: E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Gonzalez; Messi, Alvarez
Colombia possible starting lineup: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; J. Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba
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Fantasy 11
Goalkeeper – Martinez
Defenders – Romero, Munoz, Sanchez, L. Martinez
Midfielders – De Paul, Rodriguez, Mac Allister
Attackers – Diaz, Messi, Alvarez
Argentina vs Colombia H2H
Colombia have won just one of their last 12 meetings with Argentina.
Argentina wins: 25
Colombia wins: 9
Draws: 8
