The reason why the Colombia vs. Argentina match was delayed

This measure, although understandable from a security point of view, caused some frustration among those who were hoping to enter without having previously purchased their tickets.

In addition to strict access control, another factor that contributed to the delay of the match was the need to adjust entry times once the stadium entrances were reopened.

This coordination between the event organizers and local authorities involved a logistical process that required additional time, thus extending the wait for the start of the long-awaited event.

Finally, although Conmebol announced that the match would be delayed 30 minutes from the originally scheduled time, setting the start time for 19:30 minutes before reaching this time, it announced that it was moved back 15 minutes more, leaving it for 19:45. This change in the schedule allowed the teams and the referees to prepare adequately, adjusting their warm-up and concentration routines to face the match under the best possible conditions.

The fans had to wait longer

Despite efforts to adhere to the schedule, the sporting event did not start until 8:15 p.m.

What happened to fan access to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami?

The Hard Rock Stadium is looking like it’s overflowing with capacity for 65,000 spectators after the gates of the stadium were opened and thousands of fans were allowed in without any control, waiting for hours at the gates to enter the Copa America final.

The access problems were caused by a stampede of ticketless fans who forced their way into the stadium, forcing open one of the gates and overwhelming members of the stadium security forces.

Given the chaos at the entrances to the stadium, they were closed for more than an hour, until stadium security took control of the situation. Conmebol decided to postpone the final for half an hour, because the stadium was less than half full fifteen minutes before the start of the match.

All the doors were then opened, without any kind of control, and thousands of fans were able to enter the stadium and fill the corridors and evacuation areas of the Hard Rock.