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Colombia vs Costa Rica LIVE: Start time, how to watch and confirmed lineups! International friendly before 2026 World Cup

Colombia face Costa Rica in an international friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Follow our live coverage for minute-by-minute updates. Want to know how to watch, when it kicks off and confirmed lineups? Stay with us for full broadcast details and real-time action.

James Rodriguez of Colombia and Josimar Alcocer of Costa Rica.
© Leonardo Fernandez /Stephen Maturen /Getty ImagesJames Rodriguez of Colombia and Josimar Alcocer of Costa Rica.

Colombia face Costa Rica in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match takes place at Estadio El Campin in Bogota, where Colombia look to fine-tune the squad ahead of their World Cup debut against Uzbekistan on June 17.

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Colombia arrive intending to correct tactical issues and regain confidence following recent friendly defeats against Croatia and France. Before opening their World Cup campaign, they will also take on Jordan in another friendly match next Sunday. Lorenzo will use these games to evaluate his squad and build momentum ahead of the tournament.

Costa Rica, meanwhile, failed to qualify for the World Cup after appearing in the last three editions of the competition. In addition to this clash against Colombia, they will continue their preparations with another friendly against England on June 10.

Costa Rica starting XI

Costa Rica will line up as follows: Patrick Sequeira; Haxzel Quiros, Aaron Salazar Arias, Fernan Faerron; Jyland Mitchell, Galo Calderon, Andrey Soto, Darril Araya; Carlos Mora, Manfred Ugalde, Josimar Alcocer.

Colombia confirmed lineup!

Here are the confirmed lineups:

Colombia will line up as follows: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Davidson Sanchez, Willer Ditta, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal; Luis Diaz, Carlos Andres Gomez, Juan Camilo Hernandez.

Head-to-head

In their five most recent meetings, Colombia hold the advantage with four victories and just one defeat against Costa Rica. However, Costa Rica's lone win came at the Copa America in the United States, proving they can challenge Colombia on the big stage.

Tonight's referees

The officiating crew for today's international friendly between Colombia and Costa Rica will be led by Guillermo Guerrero of Ecuador as the center referee. Christian Lescano and Ricardo Baren, also from Ecuador, will serve as the assistant referees, while Anthony Diaz will be the fourth official.

Start time and how to watch

Colombia vs Costa Rica will get underway at 7:00 PM ET (PT: 4:00 PM)

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Colombia and Costa Rica clash in international friendly

Welcome to our live blog of today's international friendly!

Colombia face Costa Rica at Estadio El Campin in Bogota as both sides continue their preparations ahead of upcoming international commitments.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Colombia and Costa Rica battle it out this afternoon.

Emilio Abad
Emilio Abad
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