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.

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

Colombia are out for revenge as they take on Argentina in the blazing heat of Barranquilla. This is round eight of South American World Cup qualifying.

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.

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

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.

In the absence of Argentina's injured captain Lionel Messi, Colombian captain James Rodriguez confidently converted a penalty in the 60th minute, securing a thrilling victory over the reigning world champions.