As the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers enter their final stretch, Lionel Messi and Argentina will host Colombia at the iconic Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on June 10th（Local time in Argentina）. With Argentina already securing their World Cup spot and Colombia fighting for survival.
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Kickoff: June 11th, 9:00 PM (local time)
Venue: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires
Despite already qualifying, Argentina aims to extend their winning streak and fine-tune their squad. Scaloni may rotate players like 17-year-old prodigy Facundo Mastantuono, but the core—Messi, De Paul, and Romero—remains formidable. Their 4-3-3 system emphasizes midfield control (82% pass accuracy) and lethal wing play, with full-backs Molina and Balcó bombing forward to create overloads .
Colombia’s campaign has unraveled since their 2-1 win over Argentina in September 2024 . They’ve won just 1 of their last 7 qualifiers, slipping to 6th place (21 points), with Venezuela breathing down their neck. Manager Néstor Lorenzo may deploy a 5-4-1 formation to absorb pressure, relying on set pieces and counterattacks. However, Colombia’s defensive frailty—8 goals conceded in their last 5 games—and abysmal away record make a comeback unlikely.