Dozens of fans streamed into Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. ahead of the Copa América final after one of the gates to the stadium was compromised.
Authorities scrambled across the concourse to quell the flow of fans entering into the grounds.
Hard Rock Stadium is the site of tonight’s Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia.
Copa America security breach
BREAKING: The gates at Hard Rock Stadium have been breached and scores of fans have begun streaming in for the 2024 #CopaAmerica final. Police are scrambling to try and stem the flow of people. pic.twitter.com/fkoMMYGk8K
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) July 14, 2024
Esto es un escándalo.
Nunca vi esto en una final de una competencia.
Vergüenza!!!! pic.twitter.com/zFupFTI9WV
— Javier Lanza (@javierlanza) July 14, 2024
It’s unclear if the entrance that was impacted by the breach — the southwest gate — was the only one that fans illicitly entered through. The southwest gate is now completely closed as authorities attempt to get a handle on the situation.
Police have COMPLETELY CLOSED the southwest gate at Hard Rock Stadium after the breach hoping to gain control of the situation. Unclear if other gates also closed.
Fans are chanting loudly outside. It’s VERY hot out here, by the way.#CopaAmerica #CopaAmerica2024 pic.twitter.com/9nCTFYwqx2
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) July 14, 2024
Sunday’s match between Argentina and Colombia is set to start at 8 p.m. ET. It will initially be broadcast on FS1, as President Joe Biden will deliver an address on Fox. Following President Biden’s address, the match will return to Fox, its initial home.
This story will be updated.