The duel would be played at the Metropolitan Stadium, at the same time as Argentina vs. Venezuela, to guarantee the Fair Play in the definition of the last quotas to the World Cup.
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The South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup enter their final stretch. In September, the last two dates that will define the direct quotas and the repechage for Conmebol teams will be played.
Until now, Argentina (current world champion), Ecuador and Brazil have already secured their ticket. Uruguay and Paraguay, meanwhile, have at least insured the repechage. There is a direct quota at stake, and Colombia is the selection that is on the tightrope.
Despite being among the top six, Colombia could stay out. Venezuela, which today occupies the position of repechage, and Bolivia still have the possibility of overcoming it. Interestingly, the two rivals who can take the dream from the tricolor are precisely their upcoming opponents on dates 17 and 18.
The Colombian National Team will receive Bolivia on Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 pm at the Barranquilla Metropolitan Stadium. FIFA asked that this game play at the same time as Argentina vs. Venezuela, to guarantee the Fair Play, since the four selections continue to fight for a quota.
What does Colombia need to seal its pass?
The direct classification of Colombia to the World Cup depends mainly on the result against Bolivia:
- Win in Barranquilla: With 25 points, Colombia would ensure its direct classification without depending on other results.
- Tie: If you match Bolivia, I would need Venezuela not to win Argentina as a visitor.
- Lose: Even if you lose, Colombia could keep hope if Venezuela also falls against Argentina.
After facing Bolivia, Colombia will close its way in the Qualifiers visiting Venezuela, a match that could define everything.
September will be decisive. Colombia has the classification at hand, but there is no margin of error. Winning at home will be key to avoiding scares and sealing the cup direct to the 2026 World Cup.
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