Argentina are closing on a qualifying spot for the 2026 World Cup as they face Colombia in the CONMEBOL qualifiers on Tuesday.
Lionel Scaloni's men solidified their place at the top of the CONMEBOL standings with an impressive 3-0 win over Chile, courtesy of goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala.
Colombia, on the other hand, were held to a surprising draw against Peru in their previous match. They are currently third in the standings.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Colombia vs. Argentina live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying match in India:
TV channel: —
Live stream: FanCode
This game is unfortunately not available for live TV broadcast or streaming in India. Streaming options are available on FanCode.
What time does Colombia vs. Argentina kick off in India?
This CONEMBOL World Cup qualifying clash takes place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia and kicks off on Tuesday, September 10 at 3:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to India:
| Date | Wed, Sep. 11 |
| Kick-off time | 2:00 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez |
| Location | Barranquilla, Colombia |
Colombia vs. Argentina lineups, team news
Lionel Messi is still recovering from the ankle injury he suffered during the 2024 Copa America final.
Additionally, the likes of Nicolas Tagliafico, Leonardo Balerdi, and Exequiel Palacios will be unavailable for Argentina. Taty Castellanos who received his first call-up for this round of games, featured against Chile as a late substitute, and will hope to see some more playing time against Colombia.
Argentina predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): E. Martinez(GK) —Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Li. Martinez — De Paul, Mac Allister, En. Fernandez, Lo Celso — Alvarez, La. Martinez.
Injured: Messi, Tagliafico, Balerdi, Palacios
Suspended: None
Colombia remain without two of their veterans in David Ospina and Davidson Sanchez who are both sidelined with injury.
Jhon Duran should start as Colombia's solitary striker after being on the bench in their draw against Peru. Similarly, James Rodriguez should lead his side against Brazil, after starting from the bench in their last match.
Colombia XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vargas(GK) — Munoz, Lucumi, Mina, Mojica — Rios, Lerma, Arias — James, Duran, Diaz.
Injured: Ospina, Sanchez
Suspended: None
Colombia vs. Argentina Prediction
The last time these two sides clashed was during the 2024 Copa Final. Lautaro Martinez's 112th-minute winner saw Argentina emerge as the victors on that day.
Both Argentina and Colombia come into this match in impressive form, therefore this match will be as unpredictable as their last few encounters have been. with the game perhaps going down to the last minute.
- Prediction: Colombia 1-2 Argentina