Argentina Stumbles, Brazil Suffers Historic Loss in Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers

The seventh round of CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw some shocking results. Defending champions Argentina fell to Copa America 2024 runners-up Colombia, while Paraguay pulled off a historic victory over five-time World Cup winners Brazil. The top six teams in the South American qualifying group will secure their spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup, with the seventh-placed team advancing to an inter-confederation playoff.

Colombia Outlasts Argentina in Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

Colombia secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Argentina in their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, gaining revenge for their Copa America final loss earlier this summer. Captain James Rodriguez and Yerson Mosquera scored for Colombia, while Nico Gonzalez equalized for Argentina. The win catapulted Colombia to second place in the standings, just two points behind Argentina.

Argentina Faces Colombia in Crucial World Cup Qualifier: Messi Out Due to Injury

Argentina, the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions, will travel to Barranquilla to face Colombia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifier. The match will be played on September 11th at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, with Argentina currently leading the qualifying table and Colombia in third place. Despite the absence of star player Lionel Messi due to injury, Argentina will look to maintain their strong form. The top six teams in the CONMEBOL qualifying group will secure direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the seventh-placed team will participate in an inter-confederation play-off.

The Fish Dies By Its Mouth: Resilience and Resistance in Colombian Coastal Communities

This project explores the complex realities of coastal communities in Colombia, where traditional fishing practices are intertwined with the presence of drug trafficking and paramilitary violence. Through participatory art, the project highlights the resilience and resistance of these communities, questioning the impact of the drug war and advocating for a new approach to drug policy.

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