James Rodríguez, Kylian Mbappé Lead Repeat Players in Colombia vs. France Friendly

Colombia and France will play a friendly on March 29, 2026, in Maryland, United States. The match closes the FIFA international window.

Both teams arrive with different momentum. Colombia lost 2-1 to Croatia on March 26, 2026. France won its most recent outing against Brazil.

Players bridging 2018 and 2026

James Rodríguez, Kylian Mbappé Lead Repeat Players in Colombia vs. France Friendly. Several participants from the 2018 friendly remain in squads for 2026.

• Colombia: James Rodríguez, Davinson Sánchez, Santiago Arias.
• Colombia: Jefferson Lerma, Johan Mojica, Camilo Vargas, Juan Fernando Quintero.
• France: Kylian Mbappé, Lucas Digne.

The 2018 comeback at Stade de France

The last meeting took place on March 23, 2018, in Paris. Colombia overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.

Olivier Giroud opened the scoring early, making it 1-0. Thomas Lemar extended the lead after a move involving Kylian Mbappé.

Luis Fernando Muriel pulled one back before halftime. Colombia raised its intensity after the break.

Matheus Uribe helped recover possession that led to the equalizer. James Rodríguez provided the pass that allowed Radamel Falcao to score.

The decisive moment came late. José Izquierdo earned a penalty after a foul by Samuel Umtiti. Juan Fernando Quintero converted the spot kick.

That victory marked Colombia’s first win on French soil. Didier Deschamps was France coach then. José Néstor Pékerman led Colombia.

Notable match details

• Venue: Stade de France, Paris.
• Date: March 23, 2018.
• Final score: France 2, Colombia 3.
• French goals: Olivier Giroud (early), Thomas Lemar (25′).
• Colombian goals: Luis Fernando Muriel (28′), Radamel Falcao (62′), Juan Fernando Quintero (pen., 85′).
• Giroud then had 30 goals in 70 appearances for France.

Starting lineups — 23 March 2018

Filmogaz.com will monitor squad news and injury updates before the friendly. Expect previews and lineup analysis ahead of kickoff.