Colombia
2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL2023 Schedule
A TV cameraman said Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez "slapped me" after Colombia's 2-1 win in a World Cup qualifying match.
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.
Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa has lauded his team's signing of Colombia star James Rodríguez on a free transfer, comparing the move to Maradona's arrival at Napoli in 1984.
Shaka Hislop hopes to see James Rodríguez return to his best form after the Colombian signed for Rayo Vallecano.
James Rodríguez could be set for a return to Madrid, with Rayo Vallecano eager to sign the free-agent Colombia midfielder, sources told ESPN.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed by fans against South American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL and the operators of Hard Rock Stadium in the wake of the chaos surrounding Sunday's Copa América final.
Hard Rock Stadium pointed the blame back at CONMEBOL on Tuesday, saying that stadium authorities "implemented, and in many cases exceeded, CONMEBOL's security recommendations" after ticketless fans tried to force their way into the Copa América final.
Argentina returned home on Monday to celebrate their Copa América title defence with thousands of fans but Lionel Messi did not join his teammates.
Colombia Football Federation president Ramón Jesurún and his son, Ramón Jamil Jesurún, were arrested by Miami-Dade police at Hard Rock Stadium after the 2024 Copa América final.
Watch the view from fans on the ground at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium as supporters overrun security during Sunday's Copa América final between Colombia and Argentina.
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 |
5 | Brazil | 8 | +1 | 10 |
6 | Venezuela | 8 | -1 | 10 |
7 | Paraguay | 8 | -1 | 9 |
8 | Bolivia | 8 | -5 | 9 |
9 | Chile | 8 | -8 | 5 |
10 | Peru | 8 | -8 | 3 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Luis Díaz | 3 | 8 | 0 | |
James Rodrígue.. | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
Rafael Borré | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
James Rodrígue.. | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
Jhon Arias | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
Jhon Durán | 1 | 5 | 0 |