Rafael Carrascal, figure of América de Cali, was summoned to the Colombian National Team.
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The coaching staff of the selection of seniors of Colombia, led by Néstor Lorenzo, reported this Sunday that player Rafael Carrascal, of América de Cali, will join the group of 24 players to dispute the commitment against Argentina by date 16 of the qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 32 -year -old Sucreño is expected to join the squad upon arrival in Buenos Aires between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Colombia will face Argentina on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 pm, with Transmission by Gol Caracol and Ditu. Sixth In the Conmebol tie, with 21 points, he needs to add at the Monumental stadium to appease criticism for his poor performance in the last year, since he has barely addressed nine of the 27 points he has played.
Argentina, on the other hand, arrives as a leader with 34 units and is already classified to the 2026 World Cup. His squad enjoys good health and will count from the start with his captain and figure, Lionel Messi.
Carrascal's call, first in his career, is due to the decline of striker John Jáder Durán, who presented a lumbar problem after Friday's game in Barranquilla, in which Colombia tied 0-0 with Peru.
Carrascal was born in Toluviejo, Sucre, 32 years ago and is professional since 2012, when he debuted with Alianza Petrolera. He then passed through Millionaires, Tolima, América and Cerro Porteño de Paraguay.
This year he returned to the scarlet team and has been one of the figures of the team that is undefeated in the South American Cup, was first in the All phase against all of the Betplay League and leads the semifinal home run A. He has 411 games played and 10 goals, in addition to four titles.
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