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.
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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.
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:
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.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
