FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL

Colombia vs Argentina, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Colombia
  • 25': Yerson Mosquera
  • 60': James Rodríguez (P)
FT
2 - 1
Argentina
  • 48': Nicolás González

Colombia 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 Commentary

  • 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

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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

WCQ - CONMEBOL Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Argentina 8 +8 18
2 Colombia 8 +4 16
3 Uruguay 8 +8 15
4 Ecuador 8 +2 11
Full Standings

Line-Ups

COL Colombia (4-3-3)

No. Name
12 Camilo Vargas (GK) Yellow Card
3 Jhon Lucumí
2 Yerson Mosquera
17 Johan Mojica
21 Daniel Muñoz
16 Jefferson Lerma
11 Jhon Arias
6 Richard Ríos
14 Jhon Durán Yellow Card
7 Luis Díaz
10 James Rodríguez
Colombia Substitutes:
Juan Fernando Quintero, Yáser Asprilla, Rafael Borré, Kevin Mier, Cristian Borja, Jhon Córdoba, Álvaro Montero, Juan Portilla, Luis Sinisterra, Kevin Castaño, Santiago Arias, Juan Cabal.

ARG Argentina (4-4-2)

No. Name
23 Emiliano Martínez (GK)
13 Cristian Romero Yellow Card
19 Nicolás Otamendi
3 Lisandro Martínez
4 Gonzalo Montiel Yellow Card
14 Enzo Fernández
5 Leandro Paredes
15 Nicolás González
7 Rodrigo De Paul
22 Lautaro Martínez
9 Julián Álvarez
Argentina Substitutes:
Giovani Lo Celso, Marcos Acuña, Valentín Castellanos, Guido Rodríguez, Alejandro Garnacho, Gerónimo Rulli, Walter Benítez, Paulo Dybala, Germán Pezzella, Giuliano Simeone, Alexis Mac Allister, Nahuel Molina.

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