Argentina’s national football team suffered a defeat against Colombia in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The hosts beat the reigning world champions 2-1 in Barranquilla. This means that Colombia remains the only team in South America without a defeat in the World Cup qualification.
Yerson Mosquera scored the 1-0 goal in the 25th minute after an assist from former Bayern player James RodrÃguez. Argentina’s Nicolás González intercepted an opponent’s pass near the middle of the pitch in the 48th minute, sprinted towards goal and scored the equalizer for the visitors. After a foul by Nicolás Otamendi on Daniel Muñoz, James finally scored the final goal in the 60th minute.
Despite the defeat, world champions Argentina continue to lead the South American table for qualifying for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with 18 points after eight games. The first six teams qualify directly for the finals, while the seventh-placed team has to go into the relegation round. In October, the defending champions, with national coach Lionel Scaloni, will face Venezuela and Bolivia.
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