Colombia to Play Three Friendlies Against Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru in the U.S.
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Colombia's national football team will play three friendly matches in the United States.
- Opponents include Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru, with games scheduled between September 26 and October 6.
- These matches mark Colombia's return to international play following the World Cup.
The Colombian national football team is set to play three friendly matches in the United States as part of the upcoming FIFA international window. The team will face Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru between September 26 and October 6, marking their first international fixtures since the World Cup.
The series kicks off on September 26 against Mexico at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact kickoff time is yet to be determined. This encounter follows a previous match where Colombia secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Mexico on October 11, 2025, during an international tour.
Following the match with Mexico, Colombia will take on Paraguay on October 2 at 7:00 PM Colombian time (00:00 GMT on October 3) at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. Their last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw on March 25, 2025, in a World Cup qualifier.
The final friendly is scheduled for October 6 against Peru at the new Inter Miami stadium in Florida, with kickoff at 6:45 PM (23:45 GMT). Colombia and Peru last played on June 6, 2025, in Barranquilla, a World Cup qualifying match that concluded without goals. These games provide a crucial opportunity for the Colombian team to regroup and prepare following the global tournament.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.