Injury News and Predicted Lineups for Argentina vs. Colombia 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Colombia will take on the world champions Argentina in the Round 16 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers Campaign. After the disappointing draw against Peru last week, Colombia has gone without winning a game in five games now. Slipping to the sixth position on the table, Nestor Lorenzo’s side will have a must win like in their hand against Argentina.
Argentina will come into the clash following a 1-0 victory against Chile last week. Julian Alvarez who scored the only goal of the game led the lines by himself in the game. Collecting their fourth consecutive victory, Lionel Scaloni will be confident on hosting Colombia on Tuesday.
Argentina will have a fair share of their talents sidelined for their clash against Colombia. Alexis Mac Allister will be one of the important players to miss out due to adductor injury. Moreover, Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea is suspended for the game following the yellow card agaisnst Chile.
Argentina Predicted XI: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Facundo Medina, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada
Colombian International Rafael Santos Borré has withdrawn from the game due to an abdominal injury. Juan Fernando Quintero and Jhon Córdoba are also sidelined due to injury against Argentina.
Colombia Predicted XI: Kevin Mier, Daniel Muñoz, Yerry Mina, Davinson Sánchez, Deiver Machado, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Juan Camilo Hernández, Luis Díaz
Colombia emerged victorious in the previous contest between the sides in November 2024. Managing their first victory against Argentina since 2019, they will look to ponder upon their triumph.
Argentina has won six of the last 10 contests against Colombia. Having lost only two games since July 2024, Scaloni will be confident to get their revenge on Colombia this time around.
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