The top FIFA ranking teams Colombia vs France meet in international friendly on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The game is part of the “Road to 26” series and is listed for 3:00 PM local time on the official event page, with the FFF also confirming the same fixture and venue.
France Soccer Team will use this as the final game of their U.S. tour after facing Brazil, while Colombia are wrapping up their own World Cup warm-up schedule after playing Croatia earlier in the week.
France arrive with plenty of attacking quality and momentum after beating Brazil 2-1 in Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored in that match and is fully fit for the trip, while Didier Deschamps has also called up Randal Kolo Muani, Maghnes Akliouche, Marcus Thuram, and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier in an expanded squad.
William Saliba has been ruled out with an ankle issue, and Maxence Lacroix was brought in as his replacement.
Colombia, meanwhile, have named a strong squad under Néstor Lorenzo, led by captain James Rodríguez.
The group also includes Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez, Jhon Córdoba, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Camilo Vargas and David Ospina, giving Los Cafeteros a good mix of experience, pace, and balance.
Reuters noted that Colombia are using these matches against Croatia and France to continue World Cup preparation.
Colombia vs France Preview, Key Players, Prediction & FAQs
- Match: Colombia vs France
- Competition: International Friendly
- Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM local time
- Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland, USA.
Match Preview
This feels like one of the more attractive friendlies on the calendar because both teams have genuine depth and tournament-level ambition.
France are one of the strongest teams in the world and still appear to be fine-tuning their final World Cup pieces, while Colombia have enough attacking quality to punish any lapse in concentration.
The historical record also adds interest: France lead the head-to-head 3-1, but Colombia won the most recent meeting 3-2 in 2018 after coming back from two goals down.
France’s biggest strength is their pace in transition. Mbappé remains the headline name, and the combination of Kolo Muani, Thuram, and Akliouche gives Deschamps several ways to attack space.
The one concern is the back line, especially with Saliba out, but France still have enough quality to control large parts of the match.
Colombia will look to keep the game compact and then use the wide quality of Luis Díaz and the passing range of James Rodríguez to create openings. If Jefferson Lerma and Richard Ríos can slow France’s midfield rhythm, Colombia have the tools to make this a very competitive evening.
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2018 | International Friendly | France 2–3 Colombia |
| 03 Jun 2008 | International Friendly | France 1–0 Colombia |
| 18 Jun 2003 | FIFA Confederations Cup | France 1–0 Colombia |
| 18 Jun 1972 | International Friendly | France 3–2 Colombia |
Colombia vs France Starting XI
- Colombia Starting XI vs France: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos; Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz; Luis Suárez.
- France Starting XI vs Colombia : Lucas Chevalier; Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernández; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Maghnes Akliouche; Kylian Mbappé.
Key Players to Watch
- France – Kylian Mbappé, Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche, and Lucas Chevalier.
- Colombia – James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez, Jefferson Lerma, and Daniel Muñoz.
Prediction
France look slightly stronger on paper because of their pace, depth, and recent form, but Colombia are good enough to make this tight.
If Colombia can get James and Luis Díaz involved early, they can cause problems. Still, France’s attacking edge should be enough to decide it.
- Prediction: France 2-1 Colombia.
Where to Watch Colombia vs France
- USA: Likely on FS1, TUDN, or streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+, and ESPN+.
- Colombia: Caracol TV or Win Sports.
- France: TF1 or beIN Sports.
- Global: FIFA+ or official broadcaster channels for highlights.
When and where is the match played?
It will be on Sunday, March 29, 2026 kick-off at 3:00 PM local time, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Where is the match being played?
Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, USA.
What time does it kick off?
3:00 PM local time
Who are the key players?
Kylian Mbappé for France and James Rodríguez for Colombia are the headline names, with Luis Díaz and Randal Kolo Muani also likely to matter.
What was the last result between the two teams?
Colombia beat France 3-2 in their most recent meeting in March 2018.
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