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.

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.

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

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

Colombia secured a 2-1 victory over Argentina in Barranquilla during Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The last time Los Cafeteros were able to do so was 17 years ago. Colombia defeated Argentina 2-1 in Barranquilla for Matchday 8 of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

The spicy encounter between Colombia and Argentina opens proceedings for Tuesday’s qualifiers, but it is Brazil who will bring the round of South American fixtures to a close. A Seleção travel to Asuncion to face Paraguay in what is sure to be a stern test for the Brazilian forward line.

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.

It was sweet revenge for Colombia, who were beaten 1-0 by Argentina in a bitterly disappointing Copa America final in Miami in July.

James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia’s 2-1 win over defending champion Argentina in a World Cup qualifier. Injured Argentina star Lionel Messi didn’t play in the