Match report
Argentina 1-1 Colombia: World Cup Qualifiers Draw
Argentina
1–1
FT
Colombia
Jun 11, 2025
In a tense World Cup Qualifiers South America match, Argentina narrowly held Colombia to a 1-1 draw. Colombia's L. Díaz opened the scoring in the 24th minute, assisted by Kevin Castaño. Argentina responded through T. Almada with an equalizer in the 81st minute, with an assist from E. Palacios. The match featured a red card for Argentina's E. Fernandez and multiple substitutions that shifted momentum throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • L. Díaz scored the opening goal for Colombia at the 24th minute, assisted by Kevin Castaño.
- • T. Almada equalized for Argentina in the 81st minute with an assist from E. Palacios.
- • E. Fernandez of Argentina was shown a red card in the 70th minute.
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions to manage the game's momentum.
Lineups
Argentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 19 N. Otamendi (D)
- 4 F. Medina (D)
- 7 R. de Paul (M)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 8 E. Fernandez (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 9 J. Alvarez (F)
- 11 T. Almada (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Benitez
- 12 G. Rulli
- 6 L. Balerdi
- 3 V. Barco
- 2 J. Foyth
- 20 F. Mastantuono
- 14 E. Palacios
- 18 N. Paz
- 21 A. Correa
- 15 N. Gonzalez
- 22 L. Martinez
- 17 G. Simeone
Colombia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 K. Mier (G)
- 21 D. Munoz (D)
- 23 D. Sanchez (D)
- 3 J. Lucumi (D)
- 4 D. Machado (D)
- 6 R. Rios (M)
- 16 J. Lerma (M)
- 5 K. Castano (M)
- 10 J. Rodriguez (F)
- 7 L. Diaz (F)
- 17 J. Campaz (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Ospina
- 12 C. Vargas
- 18 C. Borja
- 13 Y. Mina
- 2 A. Roman
- 11 J. Arias
- 8 J. Carrascal
- 15 R. Carrascal
- 20 G. Puerta
- 14 Cucho Hernandez
- 9 M. Hinestroza
- 19 L. Suarez
Timeline
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24' Colombia Goal · Normal GoalL. Díaz · Assist: Kevin Castaño
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32' Argentina Card · Yellow CardN. Molina
Foul
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45'+1 Colombia Card · Yellow CardKevin Castaño
Foul
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46' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Molina · On: N. Gonzalez
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46' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: R. De Paul · On: G. Simeone
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57' Colombia subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Campaz · On: A. Roman
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70' Argentina Card · Red CardE. Fernandez
Foul
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72' Colombia Card · Yellow CardD. Sanchez
Argument
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73' Colombia subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin Castaño · On: J. Arias
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73' Colombia subst · Substitution 3Off: James Rodríguez · On: R. Carrascal
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78' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: Facundo Medina · On: Juan Foyth
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78' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Messi · On: E. Palacios
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79' Colombia Card · Yellow CardA. Roman
Argument
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81' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalT. Almada · Assist: E. Palacios
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90'+1 Argentina subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Almada · On: Leonardo Balerdi
Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 84% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 606 | 345 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 553 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Argentina's equalizing goal by T. Almada in the 81st minute shifted the momentum and secured a draw, despite playing down a man.
- ▸ The red card for E. Fernandez in the 70th minute initially favored Colombia, but Argentina's resilience led to an equalizer.