Colombia are out for revenge as they take on Argentina in the blazing heat of Barranquilla. This is round eight of South American World Cup qualifying.

It was sweet revenge for Colombia, who were beaten 1-0 by Argentina in a bitterly disappointing Copa America final in Miami in July.

The spicy encounter between Colombia and Argentina opens proceedings for Tuesday’s qualifiers, but it is Brazil who will bring the round of South American fixtures to a close. A Seleção travel to Asuncion to face Paraguay in what is sure to be a stern test for the Brazilian forward line.

Argentina and Colombia meet in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Tuesday for their first game since the final of the 2024 Copa America.

James Rodriguez scored a penalty and provided an assist to help Colombia defeat Argentina 2-1 in a South American World Cup qualifier. Yerson Mosquera opened the scoring for Colombia, while Nico Gonzalez equalized for Argentina.

James Rodrguez scored from the penalty spot and had an assist to help Colombia edge defending champion Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier.