Karol G & Abel Pintos sing the national anthems at the Copa América 2024 final

After being delayed by more than an hour due to the mass of non-ticket holders forced into the stadium on Sunday (July 14), the 2024 Copa América final — where Argentina and Colombia face each other on the pitch for the trophy championship — officially started at 9:15 p.m. ET.

As per tradition, each country's national anthems were performed before the big game: Karol G sang Colombia's national anthem and Abel Pintos sang Argentina's national anthem. Videos of the two acts rehearsing at the stadium surfaced on social media in the early hours of Sunday, confirming both their appearances.

Pintos — dressed in a royal blue suit — performed the anthem backed by a passionate and emotional group who sang along. Meanwhile, Karol rocked her signature Colombia jersey and a black leather skirt with knee-high boots as she was accompanied by a roaring crowd.

Pintos and Carroll weren't the only music stars in attendance at the soccer tournament. Maluma, Feid, Ryan Castr and Blessd, were also in the stands to support their national team.

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Shakira will perform during half-time, marking the first time the Colombian hitmaker will appear at football's oldest international tournament. “Get ready to feel the greatness in a show that will shake the continent!” Read it official announcement.

On the night of the match, the Colombian global star expressed on her Instagram story, “See you tonight at the Copa America final. I'm nervous!”

Both the Colombia and Argentina national teams have proved to be the best in the field since the football tournament began on June 20, knocking out other powerhouses such as Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela. Now, famous athletes like Colombia's James Rodriguez and Argentina's Lionel Messi are battling it out on the pitch for the 2024 league title.

So far, Argentina have won 15 Copa titles, while Colombia won one in 2001.