Lautaro Martinez sends Argentina to 2024 Copa America quarterfinals with late goal vs Chile
Argentina are through to the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals thanks to Lautaro Martinez's late game-winning goal against Chile. Watch here the best moments.
Argentina had to sweat, but they eventually got the job done against Chile. Lautaro Martinez proved the difference in the final minutes, giving the defending champs a 1-0 win to punch a ticket to the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals.
Lionel Messi once again played the full 90 minutes for his side, though he couldn’t make much of an impact as he seemed to be in discomfort during the first half.
With this victory, Argentina head into the group stage finale in high spirits, with a ticket to the 2024 Copa America knockout phase under their belts. On Saturday, Lionel Scaloni’s side will play Peru. Chile, on the other hand, will have to battle it out with Canada for a place in the quarterfinals.
Argentina beat Chile, progress in 2024 Copa America
That's all for today! Argentina defeated Chile 1-0 thanks to a late goal by Lautaro Martinez, which sees Lionel Scaloni's team secure a place in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals.
You lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.
Thanks for staying with us, see you next time!
FULL TIME (0-1)
Argentina beat Chile 1-0 in New Jersey thanks to Lautaro Martinez's late winner.
With this victory, Lionel Messi and company have qualified for the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals!
88' - ARGENTINA SCORE (0-1)
Lautaro Martinez gives Argentina the lead! VAR reviewed the play but the goal stands.
81' - Yellow card in Chile (0-0)
Mauricio Isla gets booked.
83' - Final substitutions in Argentina (0-0)
Marcos Acuña replaces Nicolas Tagliafico, with Gonzalo Montiel coming on for Nahuel Molina.
76' - Another huge stop by Martinez (0-0)
The Argentine keeper makes another huge save to keep things level.
Marcelino Nuñez comes on for Erick Pulgar in Chile.
72' - Great save by Dibu! (0-0)
Emiliano Martinez makes a huge stop to keep things level.
Two substitutions in Argentina: Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez take the field, with Nicolas Gonzalez and Julian Alvarez going to the bench.
65' - Alexis leaves the field! (0-0)
Marcos Bolados replaces Alexis Sanchez in Chile.
63' - Substitution in Argentina (0-0)
Enzo Fernandez leaves the field for Giovani Lo Celso.
61' - Gonzalez hits the post! (0-0)
Argentina almost take the lead in New Jersey.
60' - The game remains level (0-0)
Still tied between Argentina and Chile after the hour mark.
54' - First yellow card for Chile (0-0)
Suazo gets booked in Chile.
49' - Great save by Bravo (0-0)
The Chilean blocked a great shot by Nahuel Molina.
45' - SECOND HALF UNDERWAY (0-0)
Argentina and Chile are still goalless in New Jersey.
HALFTIME (0-0)
Chile and Argentina are still level at the break.
38' - So close! (0-0)
Pulgar almost scores an own goal.
36' - Messi almost scores! (0-0)
Messi with the best chance of the game so far as his shot hits the post.
29' - Gonzalez misses huge chance (0-0)
Nicolas Gonzalez's header falls short and the score remains level.
26' - Messi back on the field (0-0)
Shortly after de Paul tried a long-range shot, Messi returned to the field.
25' - Messi getting treated (0-0)
Messi getting massage on the sidelines. Will he finish the match?
Messi stretching
Messi is raising some concern as he stretches his right leg.
21' - Huge stop by Bravo (0-0)
The Chilean keeper saves a shot from Julian Alvarez.
20' - Chile holding Argentina (0-0)
The defending Copa America champs control the ball but Chile are defending well in their own half.
15' - Still goalless (0-0)
Chile and Argentina have yet to at least get a shot on target.
10' - Argentina turn up their game (0-0)
Argentina are starting to be more aggressive as they look for the opener.
5' - Slow start at MetLife Stadium (0-0)
Argentina and Chile have yet to make the difference.
0' - GAME ON! (0-0)
The match between Chile and Argentina is underway at MetLife Stadium.
The teams take the field!
Both Chile and Argentina walk out to the field to prepare for the national anthems.
Kick-off in almost 5'!
How do Argentina and Chile arrive in this game?
Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the 2024 Copa America opener, starting their title defense on the right foot.
Chile, on the other hand, shared the points with Peru in a goalless draw.
With a win tonight, Messi and company will secure a place in the quarterfinals as Canada beat Peru earlier today.
Warmups done!
The teams are heading back to the locker rooms to get ready for the match.
Kick-off in less than 20'!
How many people will attend the game?
A packed MetLife Stadium is expected tonight.
All 82,500 tickets have been sold, so Argentina and Chile will play in front of a full house.
Nobody wants to miss this exciting Copa America match!
The teams take the field for warmup!
Both Chile and Argentina are already performing warm-up drills at the MetLife Stadium.
Kick-off in 35 minutes!
Argentina's lineup confirmed!
The Argentine national team has confirmed the starting eleven to play Chile tonight:
Argentina vs Chile: Head-to-head
Argentina and Chile have met on 90 occasions. La Albiceleste have the upper hand in the all-time series with 58 wins, 26 draws and six losses.
La Roja, however, claimed two massive wins over Argentina in the last few years, beating Lionel Messi and company in back-to-back Copa America finals in 2015 and 2016.
Who will emerge victorious tonight?
Argentina's lineup
Argentine national team insider Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reports this will be Argentina's lineup against Chile with Messi among the starters.
Built in 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey; the MetLife Stadium has a 82,500 capacity and is home to the New York Jets and New York Giants of the NFL.
Apart from Chile vs. Argentina, this venue will host the group stage clash between Uruguay and Bolivia on June 27 before hosting a semifinal on July 9.
A general view of the MetLife Stadium.
This stadium has also been selected for the 2026 World Cup, with five group stage games and three knockout phase matches, including the grand final.
Fun fact: the MetLife Stadium saw Chile beat Argentina on penalties in the 2016 Copa America final, in the centenary edition of the oldest tournament in international soccer.
Chile's lineup confirmed!
Chile's lineup to play Argentina has been confirmed:
Tonight's referees
Uruguayan ref Andrés Matonte will officiate tonight's Copa America match between Chile and Argentina, joined by fellow countrymen Nicolás Tarán and Carlos Barreiro as his assistants, with Gustavo Tejera as the fourth official. Pablo Llarena will be the fifth ref, with Ecuadorian Carlos Orbe at VAR alongside compatriot Christian Lescano.
