Chaotic scenes erupted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium as thousands of fans were kept waiting outside the venue ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.

Tournament organisers halted entry into the ground and delayed kick-off of the South American football showpiece by 30 minutes after throngs of fans were kept waiting at entry gates.

A statement by Copa America organisers on X, appeared to suggest the chaos had been caused by unticketed fans attempting to gain entry.

It said those who do not have tickets will not be able to enter the stadium.

Police and security staff clashed with supporters who tried to enter the ground before kick off.

An AFP reporter on the scene witnessed several fans receiving treatment from paramedics inside the venue.

Miami Dade Police said in a statement there had been "several incidents" prior to the game at the venue.

Fans described chaotic scenes at the entrance gates, with some fans forcing their way into the venue past security staff as frustration boiled over.

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