Who scored Argentina's winning goal in the 2021 Copa America final?

Ángel Di María scored Argentina’s winning goal in the 2021 Copa América final. His 22nd-minute finish gave Argentina a 1–0 victory over Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

The goal came from a long pass by Rodrigo De Paul. Di María controlled the ball, got behind Brazil’s defensive line, and lifted a lob over goalkeeper Ederson. It was the only goal of the match, securing Argentina’s first major senior international trophy since 1993.

The result was especially significant because Argentina had lost major finals in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Lionel Messi captained the team and celebrated his first senior international title with Argentina, but he did not score in the final.

A common mix-up is crediting Messi because the tournament is closely associated with his breakthrough international success. Another is confusing this match with Argentina’s 2022 Finalissima victory, when Di María also scored.