Chaos broke out at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night ahead of the 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia.
As the two juggernauts prepared to face off for the tournament win, fans found ways to enter the stadium without a ticket.
It wasn’t just a couple of unruly spectators without access to the venue, either. So many people breached the entrance that it halted the start to Sunday night’s game. It got so bad that people were entering the stadium through the vents at Hard Rock.
That was also a disaster for all the fans who were trying to enter the stadium the right way and couldn’t get in amid all the improper entries.
The game’s start was delayed because of all the mayhem, which dampened the mood for one of the biggest soccer games of the year.
Here are seven videos that sum up how chaotic everything got at Hard Rock Stadium, something soccer fans aren’t likely to forget any time soon.
Distressing scenes at Hard Rock Stadium as gates burst and fans fall on top of one another, endangering families and children. Obviously not what you want from a signature football event just two years before the World Cup.pic.twitter.com/9NzIp14niB
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 15, 2024
Fans outside with tickets not allowed into stadium. Guy saying “I paid $2000 per ticket” pic.twitter.com/ErTOY34hCL
— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) July 15, 2024
I think we might have found out how the extra fans are getting in 😂 pic.twitter.com/51Sdo4pYcr
— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) July 15, 2024
Copa America championship game delayed 30 min because of fans entering without a ticket.
Keep in mind we host the biggest tournament in the world in two years. This is a great look for the host nation 😂
— The Soccer Life (@TheSoccerLifee) July 14, 2024
Scary Scenes in Miami, as the gates are breached at Hard Rock Stadium for Sunday night's Argentina-Colombia Copa America final. Truly hoping this situation is safely resolved before kickoff. [Via @the_bonnfire]pic.twitter.com/rNYyFIoclF
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 14, 2024
It’s almost 9PM ET and people are jumping the fence into Hard Rock!
They should cancel the Copa America Final! pic.twitter.com/0KVdyDv3LS
— Tactical Manager (@ManagerTactical) July 15, 2024
Fans were still sneaking into Hard Rock Stadium as the Copa América Final kickoff approached.
(via @FavianRenkel) pic.twitter.com/ilOisFAu1p https://t.co/RaiRUY4vmJ
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) July 15, 2024
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