Argentina vs. Colombia: Live Updates and How to Watch Lionel Messi’s Last Game Before Club World Cup

Lionel Messi is back playing for Argentina in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Colombia on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires. This match marks Messi’s first appearance in Argentina in 2025, and also his last international game before he returns to Inter Miami for the FIFA Club World Cup.

The game is a rematch of the 2024 Copa América final, where Argentina defeated Colombia to lift the trophy. Fans are excited to see Messi take the field in front of a home crowd at the historic Mas Monumental Stadium.

Match Details: Argentina vs. Colombia

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM Argentina time
Venue: Mas Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier

How to Watch the Match Live

TV Broadcast in the U.S.: Telemundo
Live Stream: FuboTV (free trial available)
Additional Streaming: Peacock TV (Spanish coverage)

Fans looking to follow Argentina throughout qualifying can also check the AFA's official site for match schedules and team news.

Live Match Updates

81st Minute – Argentina 1, Colombia 1: Thiago Almada scores a stunning equalizer after beating two defenders, shortly after Messi is subbed off.

78th Minute – Messi Substituted: Lionel Messi leaves the field in what might be his final match in Argentina this year.

24th Minute – Colombia 1, Argentina 0: Luis Díaz gives Colombia the lead with an impressive solo goal, showing his top form for club and country.

Messi’s Recent Performances

Messi came off the bench in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile last week, where Julián Álvarez scored the lone goal. Prior to international duty, Messi played all seven matches for Inter Miami in May, continuing his excellent form in Major League Soccer. You can follow Messi's club performances on the Inter Miami official site.

CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Standings

As of now, here are the top teams in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

Argentina – 34 points (qualified)
Ecuador – 24 points
Paraguay – 24 points
Brazil – 22 points
Uruguay – 21 points
Colombia – 21 points

The top six teams are currently on track to qualify directly. Full standings are available on CONMEBOL’s official website.

What’s Next: FIFA Club World Cup 2025

After the Colombia match, Messi will rejoin Inter Miami for the FIFA Club World Cup. This year’s tournament is hosted in the United States.

Inter Miami’s Group Stage Schedule:

June 15: vs. Al Ahly (Egypt) – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
June 19: vs. FC Porto (Portugal) – Atlanta
June 23: vs. SE Palmeiras (Brazil) – Miami

Complete fixture details are available on FIFA’s Club World Cup page.

Will Messi Play in the 2026 World Cup?

Lionel Messi has not officially confirmed whether he will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Argentina has already qualified and will look to defend their title, Messi has said he will take time before making a decision. Stay updated through FIFA and AFA for official announcements.