Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Kick-off Time: 15:00 (Local/EST) / 22:00 (EET)
Venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland (USA)
Referee: Tori Penso (USA)
Where to Watch Online & TV
- United States: FOX Sports / ViX / Telemundo
- Colombia: Caracol TV / RCN
- France: TF1 / M6
- Global: 20Bet Live Tracker (Featuring real-time xG, attack pressure maps, and live statistics)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Statistics
- Historical Advantage: France has traditionally held the edge, winning two of the three modern-era meetings between these nations.
- The Last Encounter: In their most recent clash (March 2018), Colombia pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback victory at the Stade de France, proving they can topple the European giants.
- Goal Average: Matches between these two average 2.33 goals per game, usually featuring high-intensity attacking football.
Team Analysis & Tactical Outlook
Colombia:
Néstor Lorenzo’s side enters this match looking to bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Thursday. Luis Díaz, now a superstar at Bayern Munich, remains their primary threat, while the legendary James Rodríguez continues to pull the strings from midfield. The “Cafeteros” are known for their high-speed transitions and physical dominance in the middle of the park.
- Predicted XI: Vargas; Muñoz, Lucumí, Sánchez, Cabal; Ríos, Lerma; Arias, Rodríguez, Díaz; Luis Suárez.
France:
Les Bleus are flying high after a 2-1 masterclass victory over Brazil in their last outing. Even with rotation expected, Didier Deschamps boasts an embarrassment of riches. While Kylian Mbappé is in the squad, expect to see the likes of Marcus Thuram and rising star Rayan Cherki given minutes to cement their places for the summer.
- Predicted XI: Maignan; Kalulu, Lacroix, Hernández, Digne; Kanté, Camavinga; Kolo Muani, Cherki, Akliouche; Thuram.
Over/Under Analysis: The “Over 2.5” Factor
France’s recent matches have been goal-fests, with the “Over 2.5” line landing in 80% of their last five games. Colombia has similarly seen high-scoring results (Over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5). Given the neutral American soil and the “exhibition” nature of a friendly, expect both managers to prioritize attack over defensive rigidity.
GG/NG (Both Teams to Score): YES
Colombia has found the net in 9 of their last 10 matches, while France has only failed to score once in their last 12 outings. With world-class finishers on both sides and second-choice defenders likely to get minutes, Both Teams to Score (GG) is the strongest statistical play.
Corner Tips: Over 8.5 Corners
France leads Europe in corner volume, averaging over 9 corners per match recently due to their reliance on elite wingers like Kolo Muani. Colombia’s direct style also results in high corner counts (~7.6 per game). We anticipate a busy day for the flag-kick takers.
Yellow & Red Cards: Disciplined Friendly
Expect a relatively clean game. International friendlies in the US tend to see fewer bookings than competitive qualifiers. However, the midfield battle between Jefferson Lerma and Eduardo Camavinga could produce 1-2 tactical yellow cards.
Penalty Watch: High Probability
With the flair and trickery of Luis Díaz and the explosive pace of Marcus Thuram in the box, the chance of a penalty is significant. France has won three penalties in their last ten games, making this a market to watch during live play.
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