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Copa América Centenario Final
New Meadowlands Stadium Mezz Corner
After extra time
Chile won 4–2 on penalties
EventCopa América Centenario
Date26 June 2016 (2016-06-26)
VenueMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Player of the MatchClaudio Bravo (Chile)
RefereeHéber Lopes (Brazil)
Attendance82,026
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The Copa América Centenario Final was a football match that took place on 26 June 2016 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States to determine the winner of the Copa América Centenario.

The match was contested by Argentina and Chile, making it a rematch of the 2015 final. Chile ultimately won on penalty kicks 4–2 after a 0–0 draw and Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after the defeat.

Background[]

This edition was the first hosted by the United States. The match marks the sixth time Argentina reached the final. They have also been in the top two in previous 22 editions of the tournament. Their last championship (including worldwide tournaments) was won in 1993. Meanwhile, it was Chile's fourth final, also being in the top two in 2 more editions. They were the defending champions, winning their only title in last year's edition as the host nation.

Closing ceremony[]

Pitbull and Becky G performed the official song of the tournament, "Superstar", immediately following the match and trophy ceremony.

Match[]

As part of FIFA's approval of rule changes based on IFAB's new regulations, a fourth substitute was allowed on extra time. However, neither team used the fourth substitution after the match went into extra time.

Details[]

26 June 2016 (2016-06-26)
20:00 <EDT
Argentina Flag of Argentina 0–0
(a.e.t.)
Flag of CHI Chile MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Attendance: 82,026
Referee: Héber Lopes (Brazil)
Report (CONMEBOL)
Report (CONCACAF)
  Penalties  
Messi Missed
Mascherano Soccerball shad check
Agüero Soccerball shad check
Biglia Missed
2–4 Missed Vidal
Soccerball shad check Castillo
Soccerball shad check Aránguiz
Soccerball shad check Beausejour
Soccerball shad check Silva
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Argentina
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Chile
GK 1 Sergio Romero
RB 4 Gabriel Mercado
CB 17 Nicolás Otamendi
CB 13 Ramiro Funes Mori
LB 16 Marcos Rojo Red card 43'
CM 6 Lucas Biglia
CM 14 Javier Mascherano Booked in the 37th minute 37'
CM 19 Éver Banega Substituted off in the 111th minute 111'
RF 10 Lionel Messi (c) Booked in the 40th minute 40'
CF 9 Gonzalo Higuaín Substituted off in the 70th minute 70'
LF 7 Ángel Di María Substituted off in the 57th minute 57'
Substitutions:
MF 5 Matías Kranevitter Booked in the 94th minute 94' Substituted on in the 57th minute 57'
FW 11 Sergio Agüero Substituted on in the 70th minute 70'
MF 18 Érik Lamela Substituted on in the 111th minute 111'
Manager:
Gerardo Martino
ARG-CHI 2016-06-26
GK 1 Claudio Bravo (c)
RB 4 Mauricio Isla
CB 17 Gary Medel
CB 18 Gonzalo Jara
LB 15 Jean Beausejour Booked in the 52nd minute 52'
CM 20 Charles Aránguiz Booked in the 69th minute 69'
CM 21 Marcelo Díaz Yellow cardYellow cardRed card 16', 28'
CM 8 Arturo Vidal Booked in the 37th minute 37'
RW 7 Alexis Sánchez Substituted off in the 104th minute 104'
LW 6 José Pedro Fuenzalida Substituted off in the 80th minute 80'
CF 11 Eduardo Vargas Substituted off in the 109th minute 109'
Substitutions:
FW 22 Edson Puch Substituted on in the 80th minute 80'
MF 5 Francisco Silva Substituted on in the 104th minute 104'
FW 16 Nicolás Castillo Substituted on in the 109th minute 109'
Manager:
Flag of Spain Juan Antonio Pizzi

Man of the Match:
Claudio Bravo (Chile)

Assistant referees:
Kléber Lúcio Gil (Brazil)
Bruno Boschilia (Brazil)
Fourth official:
Roberto García Orozco (Mexico)
Fifth official:
José Luis Camargo (Mexico)

External links[]

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Group A · Group B · Group C · Group D · Knockout stage · Final

Qualification

2014 Caribbean Cup · qualification · 2014 Copa Centroamericana · 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup · qualification playoff · Copa América Centenario qualifying play-offs

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