Colombia secured a historic 2-1 win over Argentina on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, with James Rodríguez playing a key role and sharing a strong message after the victory. Colombia secured a historic 2-1 win over Argentina on Matchday 8 of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

James Rodriguez scored a decisive penalty, leading Colombia to a 2-1 victory over Argentina in a South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. This win avenged their Copa America final loss and elevated Colombia to second place in the standings.

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James Rodriguez fired home a powerful shot from the penalty spot against goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to give Colombia the lead vs. Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. James Rodriguez is having quite a rollercoaster game with Colombia against Argentina in Barranquilla.

James Rodriguez delivered a crucial performance, converting a penalty and assisting a goal to lead Colombia to a thrilling 2-1 victory over

Yerson Mosquera gave the hosts the lead at Estadio Metropolitano with a close-range header from Rodriguez's precise cross from the left. Nico Gonzalez equalized for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions by intercepting a wayward pass from Rodriguez,

Argentina's Nico Gonzalez scored early in the second half to level the score at 1-1 against Colombia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers after a glaring mistake by James Rodriguez. Argentina and Colombia face off for Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Barranquilla.