The start time of the 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia has been postponed indefinitely due to a security breach. Fans managed to break through the southwest gate at Hard Rock Stadium, prompting a lockdown. Video footage on social media showed some fans being apprehended by police and security personnel. A statement from the stadium explained that due to the unauthorized entry attempts by thousands of ticketless fans, gates were closed to manage entry slowly and safely. As a result, the match start time has been delayed until further notice.

According to Miami-Dade Police, all stadium gates were locked down after the initial breach, describing the situation as volatile and subject to change. The police urged patience and compliance with stadium rules amid incidents of unruly behavior by fans attempting to access the venue.

Images broadcast by ESPN depicted fans gathering around the southwest gate, waiting for entry. The scene unfolded despite efforts by officers to secure the area and treat individuals needing medical attention in the intense South Florida heat. The incident occurred before a planned kickoff at 8 p.m. ET, with Hard Rock Stadium anticipating a sellout crowd exceeding 65,000 spectators for the championship match.

The Copa América tournament has faced numerous challenges since its inception, including complaints about field conditions, logistical issues, and now, crowd control problems culminating in this security breach.