Colombia are now going to battle it out against France in what is going to be an international friendly in the March international break. The Northwest Stadium will witness this entertaining outing.
Los Cafeteros head into this match after a narrow 2–1 loss to Croatia in their previous game. While it was only a friendly, the result exposed a few areas they’ll want to improve as they build toward the World Cup. Under Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia know they’ll need to sharpen their approach, especially with a tough opponent up next.
France, on the other hand, come in full of confidence after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brazil. Despite being reduced to 10 men, they showed resilience and quality to secure the win. Didier Deschamps’ side will be aiming to carry that momentum forward and won’t make things easy for Colombia, setting the stage for a competitive and entertaining clash.
Match Details
- Match: Colombia Vs France
- Date: Monday, March 30
- Time: 12:30 AM IST (Sunday, Mar 29; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
- Venue: Northwest Stadium
- League: International Friendly
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 4
- Colombia Wins: 1
- France Wins: 3
- Draws: 0
Colombia Analysis
All the players selected for Colombia are fully fit and ready to take the field.
France Analysis
France will be without Dayot Upamecano for this match, as he is suspended and unavailable for selection.
Predicted Lineups
Colombia Lineup
Goalkeeper: Vargas
Defenders: Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Ríos
Midfielders: Lerma; Arias, Rodríguez, Díaz
Forwards: Suárez
France Lineup
Goalkeeper: Maignan
Defenders: Gusto, Konaté, Lacroix, Théo Hernández
Midfielders: Tchouaméni, Rabiot
Forwards: Dembélé, Cherki, Doué; Mbappé
Key Players to Watch
- Even though he couldn’t find the net in the last game, Luis Díaz remains a key figure for Colombia. The winger has been in great form at club level with Bayern Munich, and he’ll be eager to carry that momentum into this match and make a bigger impact for his country.
- Operating from the left flank, Díaz is expected to be at the heart of Colombia’s attacking play. He’ll be looking to step up, create chances, and deliver a standout performance when his team needs him most.
- Kylian Mbappé is back among the goals after recovering from a minor injury, and he already looks sharp. His movement on the pitch against Brazil was impressive, constantly troubling defenders and creating space.
- The Real Madrid star got his name on the scoresheet in that match and will be keen to keep that momentum going. With his pace and attacking instinct, Mbappé is expected to be a major threat once again as he looks to lead France’s attack and find the net in this game too.
Match Prediction
Los Cafeteros might feel a bit of pressure heading into this clash, and Les Bleus will be keen to take full advantage of that. With the form and confidence France are carrying, they look well-positioned to come out on top against Colombia in this international friendly.
Prediction: Colombia 1–3 France
Where to Watch
Live Stream, TV: TBA