Argentina v Colombia (1994 FIFA World Cup qualification) match was the first time in history that the Albiceleste lost at home, and the first time it lost in the Monumental in a World Cup qualifier. She remained unbeaten at home 3311 matches until, curiously, another 5 September (of 2009) suffered the second defeat in its history, this time against Brazil (1−3) in the city of Rosario. The 0−5 was the first time that Argentina lost by a landslide in the history of World Cup qualifying until its defeat of 1 April 2009 against Bolivia in La Paz, with Diego Maradona as coach (6−1). Argentina's national team did not
2022 FIFA World Cup possibility of having a 48-team World Cup, and that they would first discuss the matter with the host country. The qualification process for the 2022 World Cup has not yet been announced. All FIFA member associations, of which there are currently 211, are eligible to enter qualification. Qatar, as hosts, qualified automatically for the tournament. However, Qatar is obliged by the AFC to participate in the Asian qualifying stage as the first two rounds also act as qualification for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. If they reach the final stage, their choice on whether to continue with World Cup qualifying