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After extra time Chile won 4–2 on penalties | |||||||
Event | Copa América Centenario | ||||||
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Date | 26 June 2016 | ||||||
Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | ||||||
Player of the Match | Claudio Bravo (Chile) | ||||||
Referee | Héber Lopes (Brazil) | ||||||
Attendance | 82,026 | ||||||
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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 20:00 <EDT |
Argentina | 0–0 (a.e.t.) |
Chile | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford Attendance: 82,026 Referee: Héber Lopes (Brazil) |
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Report (CONMEBOL) Report (CONCACAF) |
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Penalties | ||||
Messi Mascherano Agüero Biglia |
2–4 | Vidal Castillo Aránguiz Beausejour Silva |
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:
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