The Copa America was created to promote and strengthen soccer in South America, as well as to encourage sports competition among the national teams of the region. The first Copa America took place in 1916 in Argentina. Since that moment, it has been an emblematic event in the South American soccer calendar. Over the years, this tournament has provided an opportunity for different teams to demonstrate their talent and skills on the field, competing against other teams representing their countries. 

This year, sixteen countries were invited to participate in this game in Miami, generating both controversy and excitement among the audience. Locally, the main countries were Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, and Venezuela Additionally, the qualified teams from other regions were Costa Rica, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Panama. 

Colombia made it to the semi-finals proud of its homeland, prepared to compete against Uruguay, one of the countries known for its passion, technical ability, and competitiveness, winning the World Cup twice. On July 10 of 2024, more Colombians came together to support Colombia, understanding that this would be one of the games that would have the most tension. Despite all the difficulties presented on the field, Colombia emerged triumphant scoring  1-0, prepared for the final against Argentina, with its star player and team captain, Lionel Messi. On July 13, Uruguay and Canada faced each other, having to go to penalties, leaving Uruguay as the winner of the third place in the Copa América with a score of 4-3. 

On July 14 of 2024, the last game, Colombia, and Argentina competed for the Copa América, with effort and potential on the part of both countries, Argentina managed to obtain success in the last minutes of the game, with a score of 1-0 after more than 90 minutes of tension, achieving its goal within the additional time. 

Colombia came in second place in the Copa América, but that did not stop Colombian pride. You do not always win by being first, but in each match, the greatness of getting up after each fall reflects what Colombia means to everyone, where soccer is an art that unites hearts and cultures, where each goal is a cry of passion and each step a dance of joy and national pride. 

Thank your Colombian team.