New Zealand has triumphed in the America’s Cup, successfully defending their title as Ineos Britannia's challenge falls short. Emirates Team New Zealand clinched victory in the ninth race, finishing the match with a score of 7-2. This remarkable achievement makes Team New Zealand, led by skipper Peter Burling, the first crew in modern history to win the Cup three consecutive times. Meanwhile, Britain's long wait to reclaim the Auld Mug continues, now stretching over 173 years. Ben Ainslie, the skipper of Ineos Britannia, expressed his gratitude to his team and supporters, stating, “A huge thank you to our team, and to everyone who supported us. Congratulations to New Zealand; in my view, they’re the best team ever in the America’s Cup.” Ainslie had vowed to give his all in the competition, and he delivered on that promise. The race conditions were calm, with low swells and light winds, which typically favored the New Zealanders. Despite this, Ainslie skillfully maneuvered his boat during the pre-start and managed to gain a slight advantage off the line. However, that lead was short-lived as Taihoro surged ahead, establishing a 200-meter lead over Britannia by capitalizing on the stronger winds on the right side of the course. At that point, the outcome of the race seemed all but decided.

New Zealand has taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the America's Cup after Britain's team faced a penalty, leaving them still winless in the first-to-seven series. The anticipated fourth race was called off due to insufficient wind, failing to meet the minimum requirement of 6.5 knots. This race is now scheduled to take place on Monday, weather permitting, while the two-race lineup is set to continue on Wednesday. The British Ineos team may find some solace in the cancellation of the second race on Sunday, which followed New Zealand's dominant performance in the first three races. The display from the New Zealand team was described by *El Mundo Deportivo* as "almost insulting," further complicating Britain's hopes of bringing the America's Cup back after a 60-year absence.

Great Britain is set to face New Zealand in races three and four of the 2024 America's Cup, marking day two of the competition between Ineos Britannia and Emirates Team New Zealand. The teams are engaged in a series of regattas leading up to the Louis Vuitton Cup, which will determine the challenger for the main event. This year, New Zealand, as the defending champion, will compete against Ineos Britannia, who earned their spot by defeating Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli decisively in the final race. The current competition format consists of a best-of-13 series, where the first team to win seven races will claim the prestigious Cup. The event kicked off with the first two races on October 12, and the third and fourth races are scheduled for October 13. Following these, the fifth and sixth races will take place on October 16, with the seventh race on October 18. If needed, the eighth race will also occur on October 18, while the ninth and tenth races are set for October 19. The eleventh and twelfth races will be held on October 20, with a final race, if necessary, on October 21.