Overview

• The on-pitch exchange occurred in the 70th minute following Fernández’s red card for a high challenge on Kevin Castaño.
• Messi reproached Rodriguez for alleging that referees had favoured Argentina in their 2024 Copa America final triumph.
• Colombia took the lead through Luis Díaz’s solo effort before Thiago Almada rescued a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser.
• The 37-year-old star requested to be substituted late in the match as Argentina pressed for an equaliser.
• Both captains declined to discuss the clash afterward, with Rodriguez insisting “what stays on the field stays on the field” and coach Lionel Scaloni noting that World Cup qualification was already secured.