The international friendlies match between Mexico and Colombia will take place at United Airlines Field at the Memorial Coliseum on Sunday at 6:00 am IST.
Concluding 2023, Mexico and Colombia are set to face off in a friendly match on Saturday at the United Airlines Field in Los Angeles. In the previous month, Mexico progressed to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League by overcoming Honduras in a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Colombia maintained their unbeaten record for the year with a 1-0 victory in a friendly against Venezuela.
After a 2-0 deficit in the first leg of their quarter-final against Honduras, Mexico staged a remarkable comeback, winning the second leg by the same score and triumphing in a shootout. Despite facing a defensive Honduran strategy, Mexico displayed patience, equalizing in the 11th minute of stoppage time and securing a spot in the Copa America. Following their tight defensive performance in the 2023 Gold Cup, Mexico’s recent success lies in their offensive prowess, scoring multiple goals in five of six competitive fixtures. However, their track record against CONMEBOL teams includes four losses in the last six matches, with no goals scored in four encounters.
Colombia’s national team has had a strong year, remaining unbeaten in international matches since February 1, 2022, with their only loss against Argentina. Leading CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifying, Nestor Lorenzo’s team boasts a solid defense, conceding the fewest goals (three) and currently sitting third in the qualifying table. Heading into the Copa America, where they’ll face Brazil and Paraguay, Colombia has only conceded one goal in their last three competitive fixtures. Known for defensive prowess, they’ve also shown resilience, securing results in four consecutive matches when conceding the opening goal, including a recent 2-1 victory over Brazil in World Cup qualifying.
Mexico probable starting lineup: Rodriguez, Garcia, Olivas, Fernandez, Campos, Lira, Cortizo, Dominguez, Gonzalez, Govea, Huerta
Colombia probable starting lineup: Ospina, J. Mosquera, Llinas, Reyes, Tanton, Ruiz, Campuzano, Gomez, Martinez, Hernandez, H. Mosquera
Mexico
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 3-0 (W) |
| Honduras | 0-2 (L) |
| Germany | 2-2 (D) |
| Ghana | 2-0 (W) |
| Uzbekistan | 3-3 (D) |
Colombia
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1- 0 (W) |
| Paraguay | 1-0 (W) |
| Brazil | 2-1 (W) |
| Ecuador | 0-0 (D) |
| Uruguay | 2-2 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Colombia beat Mexico | 3-2 |
| Colombia beat Mexico | 2-0 |
| Colombia draw Mexico | 0-0 |
| Mexico beat Colombia | 1-0 |
| Colombia beat Mexico | 2-1 |
The international friendlies match between Mexico and Colombia will take place at United Airlines Field at the Memorial Coliseum on Sunday at 6:00 am IST.
| Mexico vs Colombia | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 17 |
| Venue | United Airlines Field at the Memorial Coliseum |
| Kickoff time in Mexico | 6:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in Colombia | 7:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:00 am (Sunday) |
Football fans in Mexico can catch the live action via ViX.
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