Lionel Messi’s Argentina fought back to secure a hard-earned draw against Colombia at the Estadio Monumental during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, despite being down to 10 players following Enzo Fernández’s red card.
Colombia struck first, courtesy of a fantastic solo effort from Luis Díaz. The Liverpool star tore down the left wing, leaving Argentine defenders behind before cutting inside the box to fire a powerful, low shot into the net, giving his team the lead.
In the second half, Argentina‘s hopes took a major hit when Enzo Fernández was shown a red card after accidentally striking Kevin Castaño in the head. Reduced to 10 players, Argentina refused to back down, pushing forward relentlessly. Their determination paid off as Thiago Almada found the back of the net with a spectacular strike to level the match, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
For Colombia, the draw was a missed opportunity to strengthen their position among the top teams and secure direct World Cup qualification. James Rodríguez and his squad remain in sixth place with 22 points, hovering uncomfortably close to the playoff zone.