Argentina s World Cup qualifiers failed at home, and four consecutive victories came to an abrupt end!

At 8:00 on June 11, in the 16th round of the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup South American Qualifiers, Argentina and Colombia staged a fierce battle at the Buenos Aires Monument Stadium, and finally drew 1-1, and Argentina's four-game winning streak was unfortunately ended. This game was ups and downs, with both exciting goals and controversial moments of red cards.

The situation suddenly changed in the second half, and the red card changed the situation

The first half, Colombia took the lead in the 24th minute with Dias' super personal ability. He cut inward from the left and passed four defensive players in a row. Facing Argentine goalkeeper Martinez's low shot in the lower right corner, this goal fully demonstrated Dias' personal skills and calm mentality. Argentina was not without a chance in the first half. Messi tried threatening attacks many times, but they were all resolved by Colombia goalkeeper Meier.

The situation suddenly changed in the second half, and there was a major turn on the court in the 70th minute. Argentina Enzo kicked Castagno in the head with a high kick and was sent off directly with a red card. Only 10 people left on the court to challenge. This red card instantly changed the situation of the game, and the Argentina team, which had one less player, faced greater pressure in the subsequent games.

Argentina had a difficult equalization, and it was a pity that it missed the opportunity. In the 81st minute, Argentina stubbornly equalized the score. Palacios, who came on the bench, made a cross from the right side of the penalty area, and Almada broke into the penalty area and shot low in the right corner to score. However, Argentina had an excellent equalization opportunity. In the 68th minute, Messi's 30-meter free kick was saved by Messi, and Gonzalez followed up on the right side of the small penalty area and shot the right post. The Argentina team, who missed the opportunity, could only accept a 1-1 draw. In the first minute of stoppage time, Argentina replaced Almada with Valerdi, but the score on the field did not change.

Star shines and regrets are intertwined

Argentine defender Otamendi plays in the Class A event for the 126th time, and Messi ushers in his 193rd game in his national team career, continuing to set a record in team history. Colombia captain J Ronaldo played for the national team for the 116th time, tied with Quadrado's record and tied for the second place in the team's history. Messi still showed a core role in the game and tried to attack many times, but unfortunately failed to score, and the team failed to continue the winning streak.

Tactical Analysis and Outlook

Colombia performed well in defense, imposed strict restrictions on the offensive core of Argentina, Messi, and successfully resolved the offense many times. After fighting with one less player, the Argentine team adjusted its tactical skills in a timely manner and still stubbornly equalized the score through substitutions and other means, showing the team's resilience. But the game also exposed that when Argentina faces emergencies (such as red cards), tactical flexibility and offensive efficiency still need to be improved.