Argentina are closing on a spot in the 2026 World Cup as they face Colombia in the CONEMBOL World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala saw Argentina beat Chile 3-0 in their last game, and remain on top of the South American World Cup qualifying table.
Colombia on the other hand were held to a surprising draw by Peru in their last match, with the hosts requiring a late goal from in-form winger Luis Diaz to save their blushes.
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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 CONEMBOL World Cup qualifying match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Fanatiz USA
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What time does Colombia vs. Argentina kick off?
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 across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 10 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep. 10 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep. 10 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep. 10 | 1:30 p.m. |
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
