Pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies: Colombia-France, likely lineups

Two talent-rich national teams are preparing to challenge each other in a high-level test. On one side there is Colombia, which after its absence at the World Cup in Qatar wants to return to prominence in the upcoming review between the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the ambition of carving out the role of outsider not to be underestimated. The recent defeat against Croatia has not dented the enthusiasm of the Cafeteros, who see the challenge against France as a crucial test of their condition against a great team.

On the other hand, France arrives with great confidence after the prestigious success against Brazil. The Bleus’ offensive department is of the highest level: the trident formed by Cherki, Olise and Mbappé promises spectacle and is a candidate to be one of the most dangerous ahead of the World Cup. The match against Colombia represents an important opportunity to give continuity to the results and approach the competition with enthusiasm and conviction.

Probable lineups:

Colombia: Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Cabal; Lerma, Ríos; J. Arias, Rodríguez, Díaz; Suárez.
France: Maignan; Kalulu, Konaté, Lacroix, Digne; Kanté, Rabiot; Olise, Cherki, Ekitike; Mbappé