Argentina managed to scrape a 1-1 draw against Colombia in their World Cup qualifying match, all thanks to a late goal from Thiago Almada. The match, wey happen for Buenos Aires, see Colombia take the lead through a brilliant solo goal from Liverpool winger Luis Díaz.
Díaz show skills, dribbling past defenders before he fire the ball past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The goal silence the home crowd and put Colombia in a strong position.
Things go from bad to worse for Argentina when Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández chop red card for a high challenge on Kevin Castaño. With ten men, Argentina dey under pressure, and Lionel Messi, who was playing his first match for Argentina for the year, was later substituted.
But Argentina no give up. With just nine minutes remaining, Thiago Almada, wey play for Atlanta United before, fire the ball into the bottom corner to equalise. The goal bring relief to the Argentina fans and secure a valuable point for the World Champions.
The draw keep Colombia for sixth place for the CONMEBOL qualifying table, wey dey struggle to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina still dey top the table, but Brazil don already secure their place for the World Cup.
Messi to lead Inter Miami for Club World Cup
After the match, Messi focus on leading Inter Miami for the FIFA Club World Cup. Inter Miami go play Egyptian club Al Ahly for the opening match of the tournament for Miami. Fans dey excited to see Messi for action for the Club World Cup.
The FIFA 2025 Club World Cup dey expand to 32 teams and go happen for the United States. Plenty exciting matches dey on the way, including Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid and Chelsea FC vs. LAFC.
Ghanaian football fans dey anticipate the Club World Cup and how Messi go perform for Inter Miami. The draw between Argentina and Colombia be reminder say every match dey important for the World Cup qualifiers.