James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia’s 2-1 win over defending champion Argentina in a World Cup qualifier.

Colombia have continued a magnificent run by defeating Argentina in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying. They move into second place in the table and look like the real deal.

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas traveled to Barranquilla to witness all of the heat this modern rivalry has to offer

Two of the most passionate soccer teams in the world collide as Colombia hosts Argentina in a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final. Find out how to watch this CONMEBOL qualifier today.

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) — James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia’s 2-1 win over defending champion Argentina on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier. Injured Argentina star Lionel Messi didn’t play in Barranquilla in what was the first match between the teams since the Copa America final.

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

Colombia and Argentina face off in Barranquilla today on Matchday 8 of the Conmebol 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Find out here the lineups. After an exciting Matchay 7, the South American 2026 World Cup Qualifiers resume with another fixture.