Argentina National Team, with its ticket already secured for the next World Cup, tied 1-1 against Colombia in the closing match of this window of the Qualifiers corresponding to matchday 16.
As usual, the team led by Lionel Scaloni tried to impose its conditions from the start, pressing high and dominating the game. Although Dibu Martínez had to intervene on one occasion, the clearest chances were for Messi, who couldn't finish with precision, and Julián Álvarez with a shot from mid-range.
Nevertheless, the breakthrough came in the 23rd minute, when Luis Díaz caught the entire defense off guard and scored a true stunner that put Colombia ahead.
Despite the setback, Argentina maintained its offensive approach and created several chances that came close to becoming the equalizer. However, the visitors also took advantage of some spaces to threaten on counterattacks that exposed certain defensive lapses from the home side.
With the introduction of Giuliano Simeone and Nico González, Argentina gained depth at the start of the second half. The equalizer was close first with a clear shot from Enzo Fernández after an assist from Messi, and then with a strike from González that hit the post.
