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Argentina vs Colombia: time, TV, line-ups, head-to-head record, and current form of each team

The world champion will have Messi back in the starting XI to face a Colombian team that is on a downward trend

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Editorial Team

On matchday 16 of the South American Qualifiers, Argentina hosts Colombia at the Más Monumental. La Albiceleste wants to continue the positive results from recent matches, while Los Cafeteros will try to reverse a period of poor performances that put their direct qualification for the next World Cup at risk.

Argentina arrives with a streak of four consecutive victories, the latest as visitors against Chile by 1-0 with a goal from Julián Álvarez. With this win, Argentina is one step away from mathematically securing its undisputed first place in the South American Qualifiers.

Soccer player wearing an Argentina jersey celebrating a goal in front of the goalpost
Julián excelled again in the match against Chile | La Derecha Diario

Meanwhile, Colombia is going through a turbulent stage in which it went from being the runner-up to its rival tonight to being close to fighting for a play-off spot. Néstor Lorenzo's team hasn't won a match since October of last year, when it defeated Chile at home by 4-0. Since then, Los Cafeteros have recorded 3 losses and 2 draws, the latest against Peru in a lackluster 0-0.

Two players from the national teams of Colombia and Peru get ready for a play during a match; both look focused, and the stadium is packed with fans in the background.
Colombia couldn't win at home against Peru | La Derecha Diario

Regarding the head-to-head record, both teams have played a total of 42 matches, with 21 Argentine victories, 10 Colombian, and 11 draws. The last meeting between the two was on September 10, 2024 and was a Cafetero victory by 2-1 in Barranquilla, with goals from Yerson Mosquera and James Rodríguez for the home side, and Nicolás González for La Albiceleste.

Colombian player celebrating a goal in a stadium full of fans wearing yellow uniforms and a captain's armband
Colombia won the last encounter between both teams | La Derecha Diario

Time and TV

The national team will host Los Cafeteros starting at 21:00 at the Estadio Más Monumental. The match will be broadcast on Telefé and TyC Sports.

Possible Lineups

Argentina (4-4-2)

  • Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
  • Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Valentín Barco or Facundo Medina
  • Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, and Enzo Fernández
  • Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Thiago Almada or Nicolás González

Colombia (4-2-3-1)

  • Goalkeeper: Kevin Mier
  • Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina, and Cristian Borja
  • Midfielders: Kevin Castaño or Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, and James Rodríguez
  • Forwards: Luis Díaz and Luis Suárez

Referee Team

  • Referee: Juan Gabriel Benítez
  • Assistant 1: Eduardo Cardozo
  • Assistant 2: Milcíades Saldívar
  • Fourth official: Blas Romero
  • VAR: Derlis López
  • AVAR: Carlos Paul Benítez
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