Colombia Qualifies for 1994 World Cup, Argentina Faces Playoff
5-0 Victory Secures Colombia's Spot in FIFA Tournament
Argentina Must Play Intercontinental Play-Off for World Cup Berth
In a pivotal qualification match for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Colombia secured an automatic spot in the tournament with a dominant 5-0 victory over Argentina. The match was played on September 5, 1993, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Colombia's victory eliminated Argentina from automatic qualification and forced them into a difficult intercontinental play-off against Australia. The win also marked a significant moment for Colombian soccer, as it was the first time the team had qualified for a World Cup in 28 years.
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