Argentina vs. Colombia: The Historic 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

A Match of Epic Proportions

Buenos Aires, Argentina - On September 5, 1993, the Estadio Monumental de River Plate played host to a qualifying match for the 1994 FIFA World Cup that would go down in history as one of the most dramatic and controversial ever played.

A Close Contest

Heading into the final matchday of qualification, Argentina found themselves trailing bitter rivals Colombia by just one point. Both teams needed a victory to secure their place in the World Cup, and the atmosphere was electric.