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Kick-off for last night’s Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed by over an hour as security issues overshadowed the match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
The match had been due to kick off at 8pm local time but did not start until 9:22pm. Argentina ultimately won the final 1-0 after extra time to claim its third major tournament in a row.
Videos posted on social media ahead of kick-off showed fans appearing to break through the southwest gate at Hard Rock Stadium, which will be a host venue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some fans were detained by police, while others were left stranded outside of the stadium even though they had tickets. The searing heat in Miami did not help matters, with reports of fans fainting amid temperatures that reached as high as 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
This year’s Copa América was co-organised by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
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