On September 10, 2024, Colombia defeated Argentina 2-1, and this result was crucial for the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In the 25th minute, James Rodríguez’s excellent pass enabled Yerson Mosquera to score a close-range header to give Colombia the lead. In the 48th minute, Nico González scored a goal for Argentina after intercepting a pass from Rodríguez.

But in the sixtyth minute, Rodríguez made amends by scoring the game-winning penalty given following a video review. His efforts tied the record of 13 goals set by Falcao García in World Cup qualifying.

Argentina was lacking their main creator when Lionel Messi, who was sidelined due to injury, was not present. Even though Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez made an effort to go for goals, they were unable to compete without Messi’s inventiveness.

Colombia triumphed over Argentina for the first time since 2019, and Rodríguez’s effort was crucial to this noteworthy outcome.