The midfielder #06 of Colombia, Richard Ríos, discusses with defender #19 of Argentina, Nicolás Otamendi, during the football match of the South American Qualifiers of the FIFA 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Colombia in the most monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on June 10, 2025.
Photo: AFP – Luis Robayo
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The final section of the duel between Argentina and Colombia Not only left a bitter feeling for the tricolor, which touched the victory in the monumental, but also He ignited the spirits inside and off the field.
Thiago Almada's goal in the last minutes Aguó the Colombian party And it was the Final spark For a match that was already loaded with friction, tension and strong game.
One of the most intense crosses was the one starring Richard Ríos and Nicolás Otamendiwho searched for a good part of the match and continued to measure themselves even after the final whistle.
“You are already old, it doesn't even give you to run”
In the midst of a discussion among several players from both teams, the cameras captured the moment when the experienced Argentine defender, world champion, made fun of Colombian midfielder for his outfit: “Take the Vinchita, fool”he launched him.
The Palmeiras player's response was direct and without filters: “Cerrá the c …, fool,” Ríos replied, visibly annoying. But he didn't stay there. Seconds later, he finished it with a phrase that quickly became viral: “You are already old, it doesn't even give you to run”.
Technician Lionel Scaloni was consulted by the episode at a press conference. Between awkward laughs, he replied: “What said? Well, I better not comment …”, Showing his surprise.
Colombia escaped victory in Buenos Aires
Colombia and Argentina tied 1-1 at the close of date 16 of the World Cup Qualifiers 2026. Although the tricolor made merits to keep the three points, he suffered again in the final minutes and let the triumph at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Néstor Lorenzo's team put an advantage in the 24th minute with a goal of Luis Díaz. The Guajiro, intended by Barcelona, starred in a brilliant play on the left wing: left on the way to several Argentine defenders and defined with category To mark in a historical scenario.
A fact that highlights the feat: Colombia did not notice Argentina as a visitor in qualifiers since 1997When Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama signed a 1-1 towards the 1998 World Cup in France.
Colombia showed order, intensity and frustrated the world champion for a good part of the game. Enzo Fernández even hit with a Kevin Castaño kicked in the facereflex of the impotence albiceleste.
However, when the party seemed controlled, Thiago Almada took advantage of defensive deconcentrationHe took out an unstoppable right and signed the draw for Argentina in the final minutes. A repeated story: the tricolor marks again at the close and stretch key points.
Other results of the day
In other results of the day, Bolivia beat Chile 2-0 And he left him out of the World Cup, which caused the departure of the Argentine Ricardo Gareca from the Red bench. Uruguayon the other hand, He defeated Venezuela 2-0 and is close to ensuring its classification. Brazil of Carlo Ancelotti defeated Paraguay 1-0, while Peru tied without goals against Ecuador and was eliminated.
With these markers, the standings remained like this: Argentina leads with 35 points; Ecuador and Brazil are 25; Uruguay adds 24; Paraguay appears with 24 too; Colombia remains sixth with 22and Venezuela is seventh with 18. Below are Bolivia (17), Peru (12) and Chile (10).
This was the table of the World Cup Qualifiers 2026
This has been the road to Colombia in the qualifiers table
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