Argentina and Colombia recently played a 1-1 draw in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place on June 10, 2025, at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Luis Díaz scored a brilliant goal for Colombia, while Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off, but Argentina managed to equalize through Thiago Almada late in the match. The draw allowed Argentina to remain the only CONMEBOL team to have already secured qualification, while Colombia remains in a tight race for a direct slot with 22 points, just behind Uruguay.
Key details:
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Venue: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires
- Final score: Argentina 1 - 1 Colombia
- Goal scorers: Luis Díaz (Colombia, 24'), Thiago Almada (Argentina, 81')
- Enzo Fernández (Argentina) was sent off during the match
- Colombia crucially fights for qualification with key players Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez, and Luis Suárez
- Argentina is already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and played with Lionel Messi returning to the lineup.
Historically, Argentina holds a stronger record against Colombia but matches remain competitive. Recently the two teams met twice in the 2025 season before this match, with Argentina currently ranked 1st and Colombia sitting 6th in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings.
