The Colombia and Argentina national teams They will star in the star match of the 8th date of the qualifying round World Cup 2026, It will be a clash of stars in Barranquilla where the premises will have 25 percent less capacity due to a sanction from the Conmebol.
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The qualifying match will take place this Tuesday, at 3:30 in the afternoon, at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium. One of the factors that worries the visiting team is the weather factor.
Colombian players pose on Friday during a South American qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup between Peru and Colombia at the National Stadium in Lima (Peru). EFE/ Paolo Aguilar
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Argentina is concerned about the climate issue
Since the time of the match was known, the selection of Argentina and his coach Lionel Scaloni raised their voices because the weather factor is going to hit their players hard, the temperature will be high and the humidity as well.
“Now we will go to a place (Barranquilla) where it is very hot and we play at a time when we shouldn’t, but they decided that. It is a very tough rival and we will try to get a good result,” he said. Lionel Scaloni after the 3-0 victory against Chile.
Before the game and traveling to ArgentinaThe coach spoke about the subject again, this time he played down this factor that will weigh equally for both teams. “It is true that the schedule does not help the spectacle. It is the same for everyone. I say this for the comfort of the footballer.”
Lionel Scaloni
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“The context of the match will be normal, everyone wants their team to win on the field. We are not going to change our way of defending, it is a weapon that they have and we have to be careful,” added the Argentine coach.
Climatic factors
The diary Oléin its Monday edition, put the spotlight on the weather issue for the qualifying match, a factor that should not be overlooked because it could weigh on the Albiceleste players, who are not accustomed to such high humidity.
“The weather conditions will offer a complicated environment: at 3:30 a.m. in Colombia, the forecast shows a temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, which is mixed with two other data,” the cited media outlet begins by saying.
Colombia vs. Argentina national team
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“At that time there is an 80 percent chance of rain and humidity between 70 and 75 percent, it will undoubtedly be a tough match for the Albiceleste,” he added, with some concern for the national team.
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