Argentina vs Colombia: How to watch Lionel Messi play Tuesday before Club World Cup
Argentina vs Colombia: How to watch Lionel Messi play Tuesday before Club World Cup
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Former USMNT player Cobi Jones talks Messi at the FIFA Club World Cup
Former USMNT player and MLS champion Cobi Jones describes his anticipation of seeing Lionel Messi perform at the FIFA Club World Cup
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Lionel Messi will play with the Argentine national team in front of his beloved Argentinian fans in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Tuesday night.
The match will be Messi's first match in his home country this year, and his last before re-joining Inter Miami to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup later this week. It's also a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final, which Argentina won last July.
Messi will start the match at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday.
"Leo will play from the start. Let's hope people enjoy him and the team," Scaloni said.
Here's everything you need to know about the Argentina vs. Colombia match:
What time is the Argentina vs Colombia match?
The match begins at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch Argentina vs Colombia on TV, live stream?
The match will be broadcast by Telemundo in the U.S. Here's a link to watch soccer on Fubo.
Is Messi playing in Argentina vs. Colombia match?
Yes, Messi is expected to play and will be in the starting lineup.
Messi came off the bench in Argentina's last match, playing nearly 40 minutes in their 1-0 win in Chile last Thursday. Julián Alvarez scored the only goal in the match.
Before re-joining Argentina earlier this month, Messi played in all seven of Inter Miami's matches in May.
What are the CONMEBOL standings for World Cup 2026 qualifying?
Argentina has already qualified for the next World Cup, sitting atop the CONMEBOL standings with 34 points. Ecuador (24 points), Paraguay (24), Brazil (22), Uruguay (21) and Colombia (21) round out the top 6 from South America – all of which would qualify for the World Cup.
When does Messi play in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Messi and Inter Miami will play in the Club World Cup opener on Saturday against Egyptian side Al Ahly at 8 p.m. ET inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami will also play FC Porto (Portugal) on June 19 in Atlanta and SE Palmeiras (Brazil) on June 23 in Miami to conclude the group stage.
Will Lionel Messi play in World Cup 2026?
Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the next World Cup with Argentina, the defending champions.
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