James Rodriguez secures Colombia’s 2-1 win against Messi-less Argentina in World Cup Qualifier
Colombia continued its unbeaten start to the Conmebol FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign with a 2-1 win over Argentina in Baranquilla on Tuesday. Argentina had the major absence of its captain and star player Lionel Messi, who is still recovering from the ankle injury he sustained in the final of the Copa America 2024, against Colombia.