Copa América fans create chaotic scene before Argentina-Colombia final at Hard Rock Stadium

Alexi Lalas and the "Copa Tonight" crew react to the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia being delayed 30 minutes.

Overzealous soccer fans who came to see the Copa América final between Colombia and Argentina created chaos at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.

Fans were seen rushing the gates near various security checkpoints outside the stadium hours before kickoff. Videos posted to social media showed fans jumping over security railings and running past police officers and stadium attendance.

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Fans wait to enter the stadium prior to the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Police talk with fans outside the stadium prior to the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The chaos pushed the start of the match back from 8 p.m. ET to 9:15 p.m. ET. Players from both sides were taken off the field as security tried to get things under control. They re-entered the field at around 8:40 p.m. ET to continue warming up before the match.

"In anticipation of tonight’s Copa América final, thousands of fans without tickets tried to forcibly enter the stadium, putting other fans, security and law enforcement officers at extreme risk," a Hard Rock spokesperson said in a statement. "Security has shut the gates in order to control the entry process at a much slower rate and ensure everyone is kept safe."

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Police patrol the area as fans wait to enter the stadium prior to the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia on July 14,