Colombia avenge Copa loss with victory over Argentina

World champions Argentina suffered their second defeat in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a James Rodriguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia on Tuesday. The victory was sweet revenge for a Colombia team who had lost to Argentina in July's final of the Copa America. Colombia,

Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi is not ruling out another bid for World Cup glory with Argentina in 2026 despite acknowledging that time is working against him. Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup almost a year ago after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha. The