Copa America 2024: Know about Colombia's dream run to the final

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The prestigious Copa America 2024 trophy is up for grabs as Argentina face Colombia in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

As World Cup winners, Argentina entered the tournament as pre-tournament favorites, with many football fans expecting Lionel Messi and his team to make a clean sweep to the trophy.

Their journey to the final was anticipated, but Colombia's presence in the final has been a pleasant surprise, showcasing the chasm and talent of Latin American football.

For Colombia, this final marks only the third time the national team has reached a major tournament final. It's been 23 years since their last appearance in a final, adding a historical significance to their run.

Colombia first reached a major tournament final in 1975, where they faced Peru and lost 1-0. However, in the 2001 Copa America, they triumphed over Mexico with a memorable goal from defender Ivan Cordoba, securing their first Copa America title.

Under the guidance of coach Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia has demonstrated exceptional performance both in the group phase and knockout stages, extending their unbeaten streak to 28 games on the international stage.

Driven by star midfielder James Rodriguez their path to the final has been commemorated by solidity and skill.

Colombia's road to Copa America 2024 final

Group Stage: Colombia began their campaign in Group D with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay, thanks to goals from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma.

They followed up with a dominant 3-0 win against Costa Rica, securing their place in the knockout stages. Their final group match against Brazil ended in a 1-1 draw, concluding their group stage at the top of Group D.

Quarter-final: In the quarter-finals, Colombia faced Panama and delivered a crushing 5-0 victory. James Rodriguez starred with two assists and a goal, leading his team to the semi-finals.

Semi-final: The controversial semi-final against Uruguay was a tense affair, with Colombia emerging victorious with a 1-0 win. Jefferson Lerma scored the decisive goal in the 39th minute, assisted by James Rodriguez.

But despite being reduced to ten men for the entire second half after Daniel Munoz received two yellow cards, Colombia held on to secure their place in the final.

As they prepare to face Argentina, Colombia reach the final as the highest-scoring team in the 2024 Copa America, with 12 goals in five games. Their impressive form and historical journey set the stage for a thrilling clash against an Argentine side resolute to add another trophy after the World Cup to their collection.