Colombia vs France today
Colombia face France today in one of the international break highlights — early social models and pundits are leaning to a 2‑1 win for France. The matchup is being watched for tactical tweaks and how both managers handle squad rotation. (x.com)
France defeated Colombia 3-1 in the friendly at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on March 29, 2026. (espn.com)) Désiré Doué scored a brace in the 29th and 56th minutes and Marcus Thuram added a header in the 41st minute, while Jaminton Campaz pulled one back for Colombia in the 77th minute. (espn.com)) Colombia lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Álvaro Montero in goal and James Rodríguez behind lone striker Luis Suárez, while France deployed attackers including Marcus Thuram and Maghnes Akliouche in an altered front line. (globalsportsarchive.com)) Didier Deschamps handed starts to fringe scorers including Doué as part of rotation after France’s earlier March fixtures, with Kylian Mbappé omitted from the initial XI. (worldsoccertalk.com)) Néstor Lorenzo remained in charge of Colombia for the double-header preparation run-up to the 2026 World Cup, while Deschamps — who has said he will leave the France job after the 2026 World Cup — managed the visitors in Maryland. (espn.com.co)) Kylian Mbappé was introduced late and had a stoppage‑time effort ruled out; France’s bench changes and a 56th‑minute Doué finish proved decisive amid a flurry of second-half substitutions around the 63rd minute. (fotmob.com))
