Colombia vs Argentina, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOLColombia edges Argentina in Copa América final rematch
James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia's 2-1 win over defending World Cup and Copa América champions Argentina on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Jhon Arias (Colombia).
- 6': Hand ball by Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina).
- 7': Attempt missed. Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by James Rodríguez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 8': Attempt missed. Jhon Arias (Colombia) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 8': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Nicolás González.
- 9': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 9': Leandro Paredes (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Attempt missed. Nicolás González (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gonzalo Montiel with a cross.
- 10': Camilo Vargas (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Julián Alvarez (Argentina).
- 12': Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez (Argentina) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left misses to the right.
- 14': Attempt saved. Richard Ríos (Colombia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 14': Delay in match because of an injury Cristian Romero (Argentina).
- 15': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 15': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 15': Richard Ríos (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt missed. Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Julián Alvarez.
- 19': Foul by Jhon Arias (Colombia).
- 19': Julián Alvarez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina).
- 20': Jhon Arias (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 22': Delay in match because of an injury Jhon Durán (Colombia).
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 24': Corner, Colombia. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
- 25': Goal! Colombia 1, Argentina 0. Yerson Mosquera (Colombia) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by James Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
- 26': Delay in match (Colombia).
- 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 31': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 31': Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).
- 36': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 36': Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 38': Jhon Durán (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Attempt missed. James Rodríguez (Colombia) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 40': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Nicolás González.
- 42': Offside, Colombia. Luis Díaz is caught offside.
- 43': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Yerson Mosquera.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Lisandro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 44': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Yerson Mosquera.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Nicolás González (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 44': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Jefferson Lerma (Colombia).
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Colombia 1, Argentina 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Colombia 1, Argentina 0.
- 45': Substitution, Argentina. Nahuel Molina replaces Gonzalo Montiel.
- 48': Goal! Colombia 1, Argentina 1. Nicolás González (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 49': Cristian Romero (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Johan Mojica (Colombia).
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Cristian Romero (Argentina).
- 52': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Penalty Colombia. Daniel Muñoz draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 53': Penalty conceded by Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 56': VAR Decision: Penalty Colombia.
- 60': Goal! Colombia 2, Argentina 1. James Rodríguez (Colombia) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the top right corner.
- 63': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Johan Mojica.
- 63': Attempt missed. Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a cross following a corner.
- 64': Substitution, Argentina. Marcos Acuña replaces Lisandro Martínez.
- 64': Substitution, Argentina. Alexis Mac Allister replaces Leandro Paredes.
- 65': Foul by Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina).
- 65': Luis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Offside, Colombia. Jhon Durán is caught offside.
- 67': Delay in match because of an injury Daniel Muñoz (Colombia).
- 67': Delay in match because of an injury Nicolás González (Argentina).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72': Attempt saved. Jhon Durán (Colombia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Jhon Arias.
- 72': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Marcos Acuña with a cross.
- 73': Delay in match (Argentina).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 74': Substitution, Argentina. Giovani Lo Celso replaces Rodrigo De Paul.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 77': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Daniel Muñoz.
- 79': Jhon Durán (Colombia) is shown the yellow card.
- 79': Substitution, Colombia. Jhon Córdoba replaces Jhon Durán.
- 79': Substitution, Colombia. Kevin Castaño replaces Jhon Arias.
- 82': Delay in match because of an injury Camilo Vargas (Colombia).
- 82': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 84': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 84': Yerson Mosquera (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Delay in match because of an injury Yerson Mosquera (Colombia).
- 85': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Substitution, Argentina. Paulo Dybala replaces Enzo Fernández.
- 87': Delay in match because of an injury Yerson Mosquera (Colombia).
- 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Substitution, Colombia. Juan Cabal replaces Yerson Mosquera because of an injury.
- 88': Attempt missed. Jhon Córdoba (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by James Rodríguez.
- 89': Attempt missed. Paulo Dybala (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nahuel Molina.
- 90': Camilo Vargas (Colombia) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Jhon Lucumí (Colombia).
- 90'+1': Nicolás González (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Colombia. Juan Portilla replaces James Rodríguez.
- 90'+3': Hand ball by Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina).
- 90'+5': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Luis Díaz (Colombia).
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Castaño.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Colombia 2, Argentina 1.
- 90'+8': Cristian Romero (Argentina) is shown the yellow card.
- 0': Match ends, Colombia 2, Argentina 1.
Statistics
 ARG |
COL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 52.6 | Possession | 47.4 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 293 | Accurate Passes | 258 |
| 342 | Passes | 314 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 15 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 34 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 14 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 6 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 6 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Venue: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
Venue: Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
WCQ - CONMEBOL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 12 | +14 | 25 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 12 | +8 | 20 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 12 | +7 | 19 |
| 4 | Colombia | 12 | +5 | 19 |
Line-Ups
Colombia (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Camilo Vargas (GK)  |
| 3 | Jhon Lucumí |
| 2 | Yerson Mosquera |
| 17 | Johan Mojica |
| 21 | Daniel Muñoz |
| 16 | Jefferson Lerma |
| 11 | Jhon Arias |
| 6 | Richard Ríos |
| 14 | Jhon Durán |
| 7 | Luis Díaz |
| 10 | James Rodríguez |
Argentina (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Emiliano Martínez (GK) |
| 13 | Cristian Romero |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi |
| 3 | Lisandro Martínez |
| 4 | Gonzalo Montiel |
| 14 | Enzo Fernández |
| 5 | Leandro Paredes |
| 15 | Nicolás González |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 22 | Lautaro Martínez |
| 9 | Julián Álvarez |
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