Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (05:30 AM IST), football fans will witness a compelling CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier as Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, host Colombia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. While Argentina has already secured their spot and the top position in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Colombia is in a more precarious situation, desperate for points to solidify their qualification hopes.
Match Details
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Kick-off Time: 05:30 AM IST (India Standard Time)
Venue: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL (2026 FIFA World Cup qualification)
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Argentina and Colombia has a rich history, with 45 previous encounters across all competitions. Argentina has historically held the upper hand, with 27 wins compared to Colombia's 10 wins, and 8 draws.
Looking at their recent five encounters, Argentina has won three, Colombia has won one, and there has been one draw. Their last meeting, a World Cup qualifier on September 10, 2024, saw Colombia emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
Some notable World Cup qualifier clashes include:
September 10, 2024: Colombia 2-1 Argentina (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
February 1, 2022: Argentina 1-0 Colombia (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
June 8, 2021: Colombia 2-2 Argentina (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
November 15, 2016: Argentina 3-0 Colombia (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
November 17, 2015: Colombia 0-1 Argentina (FIFA World Cup Qualifier)
September 5, 1993: A historic match where Colombia famously defeated Argentina 5-0 in Buenos Aires, a result that forced Argentina into a play-off for the 1994 World Cup.
World Cup Qualifiers Standings and Implications
Argentina comes into this match having already cemented their place in the 2026 World Cup and secured the top spot in the CONMEBOL qualifying standings, holding a commanding 10-point lead. This allows coach Lionel Scaloni the flexibility to rotate his squad and potentially give minutes to players who haven't featured as prominently. Lionel Messi is expected to return to the starting XI after being rested in previous matches.
Colombia, on the other hand, is currently battling to secure their direct qualification. They occupy the final direct qualification spot, but their recent form has been concerning, with a winless run of five games (three losses, two draws). A win against the formidable Argentinian side would be a massive boost to their qualification chances, providing much-needed points and confidence. Key players like Luis Diaz will be crucial for "Los Cafeteros" as they seek to break their winless streak.
This match promises to be an intriguing encounter, with Argentina looking to maintain their impressive run and Colombia fighting for their World Cup dreams.
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