Messi leads the starter, Dias scores a goal alone, Almada saves his master, Argentina plays 1-1 with Colombia

At 8:00 am on June 11, the highly anticipated 16th round of the South American region of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was staged passionately at Argentina's home court, and the opponent was the powerful Colombia. This is not only a football contest, but also a collision of the will and skills of the two strong men, but also a reappearance of the style of the 2024 Copa America final.

In the first half, the war began to set off, and Colombia's forward player Louis Diaz scored with a long-distance raid to take the lead for the visiting team. He was like a wild horse, galloping from the backcourt, crossing Argentina's many defense lines, shooting calmly in the penalty area, and the ball ran straight into the net like a shell, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the visiting team fans. Although the Argentina team is not to be outdone, it is difficult to find a good opportunity to score in the face of Colombia's tenacious defense.

However, the sudden change in the second half made the game suspense reborn. Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez's reckless foul cost him the red card and cast a shadow on the team's prospects. But Argentina did not give up because of this, and they showed tenacious fighting spirit in adversity. Before the end of the game, Almada stepped forward and equalized the score with a precise shot, retaining dignity and hope for the Argentina team. In the end, the two sides shook hands 1-1 to make peace and write this ups and downs football feast together.

This game is not only a direct dialogue between the strength of the two teams, but also a microcosm of the fierce competition in the qualifiers of the South American World Cup. There are 6 precious seats in South America that directly advance to the World Cup, and the seventh place will have to participate in the intercontinental play-offs full of variables. Therefore, every game, every minute and every second, is related to the team's destiny and future.

In the first 15 rounds of qualifiers, Argentina ranked first with 34 points with excellent performance, with a record of 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, and has secured the qualification to qualify in advance. Every attack and defense of their team demonstrates the heritage and style of the champion. Colombia, with a record of 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses, temporarily ranked sixth with 21 points. Although the situation of qualifying is serious, they have never given up their desire and pursuit of victory.

Although Argentina has advanced in advance, they still sent the strongest lineup led by famous players such as Messi, Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez in this game, showing respect for the game and desire for victory. Colombia is also not to be outdone. The appearance of all stars such as J Ronaldo and Dias makes this game even more star-studded and full of highlights. At the beginning of the game, Messi showed his extraordinary strength. In the third minute, he cooperated tacitly with his teammates on the left side of the frontcourt, broke into the penalty area and shot from the far corner. Unfortunately, the ball was slightly off the post, which made the fans at the scene sigh. Colombia quickly launched a counterattack, and Louis Dias' long-distance running and precise shooting made the Argentine goal a panic.

As the game deepened, the two sides launched a fierce offensive and defensive transition. J Ronaldo's precise straightening pass, Machado's high-altitude bombing, Alvarez's long-range shooting attempt... Every attack makes people hold their breath and every defense makes people terrified. Finally, in the 24th minute, Louis Dias showed his strength again. He pushed and shot after passing three defensive players, gaining a valuable lead for Colombia.

However, the Argentina was not discouraged. They launched a fierce counterattack in the second half. Nicholas Gonzalez and Giuliano Simeone's substitute appearance has injected new vitality into the team. Messi's quick-shot set piece, Gonzalez's bottom line rescue, Enzo Fernandez's follow-up attempt... Every attack is full of threats and hopes. But unfortunately, Enzo Fernandez's reckless foul cost him the price of a red card and added many difficulties to the Argentina's counterattack.

However, just when everyone thought Argentina would return without success, Almada stepped forward. He calmly shot in the penalty area and tied the score, retaining the final dignity and hope for Argentina. This goal not only ignited the enthusiasm of home fans, but also allowed the Argentina team to see unlimited possibilities in the future.

As the end of the game, the two sides drew 1-1. Although the result is a bit regrettable, this game allows us to see the charm and power of football. It tells us: no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we never give up and persevere to the end, we will be able to create our own miracles and glory.

Both sides' lineup: