FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualify Players highlights,Colombia continues unbeaten run with win over Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualify Players : Colombia continues unbeaten run with win over Argentina details

Los Cafeteros scored goals from Yerson Mosquera and captain James Rodriguez to get revenge for their defeat in the Copa America 2024 final earlier in the summer.

Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Argentina in Baranquilla, Colombia’s CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, continued its unbeaten start.

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Los Cafeteros scored goals from Yerson Mosquera and captain James Rodriguez to get revenge for their defeat in the Copa America 2024 final earlier in the summer.

The world’s top-ranked squad, Argentina, conceded a goal in the 25th minute when Rodriguez, following a quick one-two with Jhon Arias after a corner, found Mosquera at the far post.

Just minutes into the second half, La Albiceleste was back on par. Nico Gonzalez took Rodriguez’s misdirected pass in stride, sped past the defence, and slotted the ball between the keeper’s legs.

Twelve minutes later, Daniel Munoz was hauled down in the box; however, VAR stepped in and awarded the home team a spot kick, even though the on-field official did not call a foul.

In an effort to put the host back ahead of the world and continental champions, a Rodriguez stepped up and rifled a shot into the upper right corner.

At the end, Colombia had many opportunities to secure the victory, one of which came from Jhon Duran, whose attempt after a layoff from the left was hesitant and directly at Emiliano Martinez, his clubmate.

With 16 points from eight games—two behind leader Argentina—the victory moved Colombia up to the second spot in the standings. After that, Lionel Scaleni’s squad will play Venezuela away from home before travelling to Bolivia to play Colombia.

Colombia Defeats Argentina 2-1, Continuing Unbeaten Streak in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Colombia continued its impressive unbeaten streak in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, securing a 2-1 win against Argentina in Barranquilla on Tuesday.

Full Time! COL 2-1 ARG
Argentina throws the ball deep into Colombia’s territory, but nothing comes from it. Colombia counters quickly, creating one last chance to score, only for Alexis Mac Allister to clear the ball off the line. The referee blows the final whistle, confirming Colombia’s revenge for their Copa America final defeat and extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers.
93′
Captain James Rodriguez leaves the field after a goal and an assist, replaced by Juan Portilla.

YELLOW CARD
90′
Colombia’s Vargas receives a yellow card for time-wasting, with seven minutes of stoppage time added.

89′
Paulo Dybala cuts inside and takes a left-footed shot for Argentina, but it sails well over the crossbar.

88′ COL 2-1 ARG
Yerson Mosquera is forced off due to injury, with Juan Cabal coming on as his replacement for Colombia.

85′
Dybala enters the field for Argentina, replacing Enzo Fernandez.

84′ Chance!!
Emiliano Martinez finds himself one-on-one with Colombia’s keeper, but the combination of a defender and the goalkeeper stops his effort.

81′ COL 2-1 ARG
An attempted cross from the left wing sees Mojica head the ball away for Colombia, and the goalkeeper calmly collects it.

YELLOW CARD
79′
Jhon Duran leaves the pitch for Colombia, receiving a yellow card for delaying his substitution. Cordoba comes on to replace him.

77′ COL 2-1 ARG
Argentina continues to build patiently, but Lautaro Martinez’s shot is deflected behind following a clearance from a cross.

74′
Lo Celso is brought on for Argentina, with Rodrigo De Paul making way.

72′ COL 2-1 ARG
Jhon Duran has a golden opportunity to extend Colombia’s lead, but his shot is comfortably saved by Emiliano Martinez.

70′
Colombia controls the tempo after regaining the lead, slowing the pace down and recycling possession effectively.

66′ COL 2-1 ARG
Julian Alvarez fails to make the decisive pass during a quick counter-attack that left Argentina 3v3 with Colombia’s defense. A clash of heads halts play, and medical attention is required.

63′
Argentina tries to switch things up with a cross to the far post, but Mojica clears the danger once again for Colombia.

Mac Allister and Acuna come on for Argentina, replacing Lisandro Martinez and Paredes.

60′ James scores the penalty!
Goal! James Rodriguez steps up and slots the penalty into the top right corner, sending the keeper the wrong way. Colombia takes the lead once again.

COL 2-1 ARG (Rodriguez 60′)
55′
Munoz is convinced Otamendi fouled him in the box. VAR steps in, and after reviewing the footage, a penalty is awarded to Colombia.

53′ COL 1-1 ARG
Colombia appeals for a penalty as one of their players is brought down, but the referee waves play on. Argentina counters, but nothing comes of the attack.

51′
Argentina’s Romero receives medical attention but is cleared to continue after stepping off the field briefly.

GOAL
48′ Gonzalez equalizes!
Goal! A defensive mistake by Colombia allows Nico Gonzalez to outpace Mosquera and calmly slot the ball between the keeper’s legs.

COL 1-1 ARG (Gonzalez 48′)
The second half begins, with Nahuel Molina replacing Gonzalo Montiel for Argentina, who had been booked earlier.
A brief intermission before the second half resumes.

Half Time!
COL 1-0 ARG
Colombia leads 1-0 at the break, having looked stronger in the first half. Argentina will need to regroup as the second half looms.

45′
Three minutes of stoppage time are added at the end of the first half.

Chance!!
Lisandro Martinez attempts a swivel shot following a corner for Argentina, but Mosquera clears the ball out for another corner. Lautaro Martinez volleys the second attempt wide.

42′ COL 1-0 ARG
Luis Diaz gets free on the left wing but is flagged for offside before he can create a chance for Colombia.

39′
Duran is fouled at the edge of the box, giving Colombia a free kick. James Rodriguez’s effort from the set piece goes high over the crossbar.

36′ COL 1-0 ARG
Apart from Alvarez’s early chance, Argentina has struggled to break down Colombia, which continues to create danger with its speed down the wings.

33′
Argentina appeals for a penalty after Lisandro Martinez claims he was pulled by his shirt, but the referee allows play to continue.

31′ COL 1-0 ARG
Colombia counterattacks quickly, with James attempting to find Luis Diaz on the left flank. Argentina’s Romero intervenes to prevent a scoring chance.

28′
Argentina looks to respond quickly, with De Paul playing a through ball, but no one is there to meet it.

25′ GOAL! Mosquera scores!
Yerson Mosquera heads the ball in from a well-placed cross after a short corner routine, giving Colombia the lead.

COL 1-0 ARG (Mosquera 25′)
24′ COL 0-0 ARG
Otamendi comes to Argentina’s rescue, clearing a dangerous ball whipped into the box by Colombia.

YELLOW CARD
21′
Montiel receives the first booking of the game for a rough challenge after missing the ball, leaving the referee with no choice but to show a yellow card.

18′
De Paul tries his luck from outside the box, but his shot goes well over the bar.

16′ COL 0-0 ARG
Colombia launches a counterattack after an Argentine misstep in the final third. James Rodriguez slows the play down and passes wide to Munoz, who wins a corner for Colombia.

14′
Rios takes a long-range shot for Colombia, but the effort lacks power, and Emiliano Martinez gathers it easily.

12′ Chance!!
Alvarez steals the ball from Colombia’s keeper outside the box and attempts a shot from a tight angle but narrowly misses the empty net.

10′
Argentina presses forward, with Montiel delivering a cross from the right side. Alvarez fouls the Colombian keeper while trying to connect with the ball.

8′ COL 0-0 ARG
Jhon Arias volleys a cross from the right but sees his shot blocked by Argentina’s defense.

5′
Colombia presses hard in midfield, forcing Argentina to struggle with their build-up play. The home crowd jeers every time Emiliano Martinez touches the ball.

2′ COL 0-0 ARG
Colombia takes control of possession early on, with James Rodriguez dropping deep to help with the buildup.

Kick-off!
Argentina kicks off the game in Barranquilla. Both teams lose possession in the early exchanges, keeping the game lively.

A record-breaking night in store!
Colombia is unbeaten in its last 11 home matches, while Argentina enters this match without a loss in its last 12 games.

It’s time for the national anthems!
Here’s how the standings look!

Colombia Lineup:
Vargas (GK); Munoz, Mosquera, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Rios; J. Arias, J. Rodriguez, L. Diaz; Duran

Meanwhile…
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In case you were wondering…
Lionel Messi is not part of the Argentina squad for this FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Colombia in Barranquilla.

Argentina Lineup:
E. Martinez (GK); Lisandro Martinez, Montiel, Otamendi, Romero; Paredes, De Paul, Fernandez, Gonzalez; Alvarez, L. Martinez

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Played: 12
Argentina wins: 5
Colombia wins: 1
Draws: 6

FAQs

What was the final score of the Colombia vs Argentina match?
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Colombia. Goals from Yerson Mosquera and James Rodriguez secured the victory.

Who scored for Colombia in the match?
Yerson Mosquera and captain James Rodriguez scored for Colombia, helping the team get revenge for their Copa America 2024 defeat.

How did Argentina equalize after Colombia’s first goal?
Nico Gonzalez took advantage of a misdirected pass by James Rodriguez, sped past the defense, and slotted the ball between the keeper’s legs to tie the game.

Why was a penalty awarded to Colombia?
VAR awarded a penalty after Daniel Munoz was hauled down in the box, although the on-field referee did not initially call a foul.

What was the impact of this victory on Colombia’s standings?
With the win, Colombia moved to second place in the standings, two points behind Argentina, with 16 points from eight games.