Argentina welcome Colombia to Estadio Mas Monumental on Wednesday morning for a decisive CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with contrasting stakes for both teams.
While Lionel Scaloni’s side has already sealed their place at next year’s global finals, Colombia’s campaign hangs in the balance as they cling onto the final automatic qualification spot with Venezuela only 3 points behind and only three games left.
🔵Argentina Seek 5th Straight Home Win in Qualifiers | Home Win = 1.64💵
The Albiceleste continued their dominant run by edging Chile 1-0 last week, extending their overall record to 11 wins in 15 matches and a 10-point cushion at the top of the table.
Despite qualification being secured, Scaloni’s men will want to keep their momentum. They’ve won all four home qualifiers in 2024 and 2025, scoring 3+ goals in three of those, including a 4-1 win over Brazil.
Since losing 2-0 to Uruguay in Buenos Aires in November 2023, Argentina have turned Estadio Mas Monumental into a fortress. Expect another intense showing in front of their home crowd.
🟡Colombia in Danger of Losing Final Spot | Away Win = 5.78💵
Nestor Lorenzo’s side started strong with an eight-game unbeaten run, but since their 2-1 win over Argentina in September, their form has collapsed — just one win in their last seven qualifiers.
Currently sixth with 21 points, Colombia are just three ahead of Venezuela and winless in five games. A loss in Buenos Aires could see their qualification hopes hinge on the final two matchdays.
Having lost to Uruguay, Ecuador, and Brazil recently, Los Cafeteros enter this clash in desperate need of a turnaround, but they face the most daunting task possible.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Julian Alvarez, who netted the winner against Chile, now has four goals in the qualifiers and remains crucial to Argentina’s fluid attack.
Lionel Messi could return to the starting XI after featuring off the bench last time out. With six goals, he shares the top scorer spot with Colombia’s Luis Diaz, who returns from suspension.
Colombia may be without Jhon Duran after his half-time withdrawal in the last game, but James Rodriguez, with a competition-best five assists and nine big chances created, remains a key playmaker.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.61💵
⚽Argentina have won four straight home games in the qualifiers across 2024 and 2025, scoring three or more goals in three of them. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 2.60
⚽The last meeting between the two sides ended 2-1 in favour of Colombia — their last win in the series. | Special Market: Over 2.5 (O/U) & Yes (GG/NG) = 3.00
With Argentina’s place in the finals confirmed and Colombia fighting for survival, expect an intense night at the Monumental. Scaloni’s men want to extend their streak; Lorenzo’s team can’t afford another setback.
🔗 You can check out the FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash, Argentina vs Colombia, on MSport.
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