The first half was not entirely comfortable for Colombia, as Jordan stayed compact defensively and looked dangerous on the counterattack. However, the breakthrough eventually arrived through Arias after a well-worked move involving Gustavo Puerta and Luis Suarez.

In the second half, Colombia took complete control of the game and created several clear opportunities. Arias added his second goal with a header from a Santiago Arias cross, while Jordan‘s task became even more difficult after Amer Jamous was sent off for a second yellow card late in the match.

How to watch Colombia vs Jordan in the USA

Fans looking to watch this highly anticipated showdown live will have two streaming choices available. The match will air on Fubo PPV and Fanatiz PPV, allowing supporters to follow the action from almost anywhere.

With both platforms providing live coverage of this marquee encounter, viewers will be able to enjoy every key play and dramatic moment from start to finish.

Can I watch Colombia vs Jordan for free?

Viewers in the United States can stream this highly anticipated matchup live on Fubo, which carries the channel broadcasting the game nationwide.

While Fubo typically includes a 5-day free trial for new users, that promotion will not be available for this specific event, meaning there is currently no free way to watch the game live in the USA.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Colombia arrives at the World Cup with a talented squad and the belief it can challenge any opponent despite not being among the tournament favorites.

This friendly provides an important tune-up for Luis Diaz and his teammates as they continue their preparations.

Jordan, meanwhile, is set for its first-ever World Cup appearance and will look to gain valuable experience against one of South America’s traditional powers as it prepares for the biggest challenge in its history.

Colombia vs Jordan: Predicted Lineups

Colombia (4-2-3-1): Camilo Vargas; Munoz, Lucumi, Sanchez, Mojica; Lerma, Ríos; Luis Díaz, James, Arias, Luis Suarez.

Jordan (3-4-3): Al-Fakhouri; Al-Rousan, Abualnadi, Abu Dahab; Haddad, Al-Rawabdeh, Ayed, Abu Taha; Azaizah, Olwan, Al-Mardi.

What time is the Colombia vs Jordan match?

The match kicks off today, June 7, at 7:00 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 7:00 PM
Central Time: 6:00 PM
Mountain Time: 5:00 PM
Pacific Time: 4:00 PM

As reported by Vanguardia, the decision was made entirely by national team manager Fernando Batista and was unrelated to any potential injury concerns surrounding Navas. The three-time UEFA Champions League champion won’t even be on the substitutes’ bench, as Navas was not included in Costa Rica‘s squad for the upcoming friendlies.

Batista subtly hinted that his decision had to do with his project’s goal of identifying the next leaders of Costa Rica’s national team. As big of a legend as he is for Costa Rican soccer, Navas—who will turn 40 on December 15—may no longer fit that profile.

Moreover, with Costa Rica not preparing for the 2026 World Cup or any other major competition in the near future, rotation may be a wise decision. Who knows? Maybe Batista will discover Los Ticos’ next big thing during the exhibition showdown against Los Cafeteros.

Who will be replacing Navas?

Taking over the job in between the three posts, which is typically occupied by Navas, will be netminder Patrick Sequeira. Against Colombia, Sequeira will be making his 19th appearance with the national team, according to Transfermarkt.

Sequeira is 27 years old and currently plays for Casa Pia in Portugal. His team just barely survived relegation from Primeira Liga during the 2025-26 season as they finished 16 in the league standings (18 clubs with two relegations). Through 29 outings in the domestic league, Sequeira allowed 45 goals and registered 7 clean sheets.

Upcoming friendly for Costa Rica

Following the friendly game against Colombia in Bogota, Costa Rica—without Navas—will travel to the United States for their last international friendly. On June 10, Los Ticos will take on England at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Rodriguez is reportedly not starting because manager Nestor Lorenzo is managing his fitness and rhythm due to Rodriguez being a free agent, so his physical shape must be treated carefully. James could perfectly play in the second half.

This is a classic tune-up friendly to say goodbye to Colombian fans with a big win. Also, is a morale-lifting result the one that they are seeking. Hence, it should be a party today as Colombia play Costa Rica at a capacity crowd. Follow the play-by-play of Colombia vs Costa Rica LIVE with Bolavip.

Colombia’s official lineup for friendly vs. Costa Rica

Camilo Vargas will start in goal, with Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Willer Ditta, and Johan Mojica as the back four. Gustavo Puerta and Richard Rios will play as the holding midfielders, while Jorge Carrascal, Luis Diaz, and Carlos Andres Gomez as the attacking midfielders, with Juan Camilo Hernandez up front.

Hence, Carlos Andres Gomez is the one taking what would’ve been James Rodriguez’s spot. While it might not be the best team Colombia could put, it’s still a strong team to put against a Costa Rica team that is not even in the World Cup.

How many international caps does James Rodriguez have for Colombia?

James Rodriguez has 124 international games for Colombia. He is the second-most capped player in Colombia’s history. Only goalkeeper David Ospina has more caps for the country. Colombia are a dark horse contender for the 2026 World Cup.

Rodriguez has accumulated 31 goals and 41 assists over his 124 international appearances, bringing his career total to 72 direct goal contributions for his country, one of the most productive players in Colombia’s history.

Costa Rica managed to respond before halftime through Andrey Soto, who finished off a well-worked team move to cut the deficit to one goal. The visitors enjoyed some positive moments after the break and attempted to push their lines higher in search of an equalizer, but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.

In the second half, Colombia introduced several substitutes, including James Rodriguez, who made an immediate impact on the game. The veteran playmaker delivered a precise through ball to Luis Suarez, who finished powerfully from a tight angle to seal the 3-1 victory and complete a successful evening for the hosts in Bogota.

How to watch Colombia vs Costa Rica in the USA

Fans eager to watch this highly anticipated matchup live will have two streaming options available. The game will be carried by Fubo PPV and Fanatiz PPV, making it easy to tune in from nearly anywhere.

Both services will deliver live coverage of the featured matchup, ensuring viewers can follow all the biggest moments, pivotal sequences, and late-game drama as it unfolds.

Can I watch Colombia vs Costa Rica for free?

Fans in the United States can catch this marquee showdown live through Fubo, which provides access to the network airing the match across the country.

Although Fubo often offers a 5-day free trial to first-time subscribers, that option will not apply to this event. As a result, viewers in the USA currently do not have a free live-streaming alternative for the game. Follow our live coverage of Colombia vs Costa Rica for updates!

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

With the FIFA World Cup approaching, Colombia will use this friendly to sharpen a squad expected to contend on the sport’s biggest stage. The Copa America runners-up enter with plenty of confidence and will look to build momentum before the tournament begins.

Costa Rica, one of the surprises of the CONCACAF qualifiers, faces a major test against a South American powerhouse as the Ticos continue evaluating and developing their group ahead of future international challenges. Therefore, both Colombia and Costa Rica are expected to field strong lineups.

What time is the Colombia vs Costa Rica match?

The match kicks off today, June 1, at 7:00 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 7:00 PM
Central Time: 6:00 PM
Mountain Time: 5:00 PM
Pacific Time: 4:00 PM

For Colombia, this is a must-win game. They can’t allow themselves to not look good on home soil against a Costa Rica team that is not even qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Colombia must win, and do it comfortably.

Costa Rica are in arguably their worst time in terms of soccer form since 1990. They failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2010. However, back then it was a 32-team tournament.

Colombia’s lineup vs Costa Rica today

Colombia’s confirmed lineup: Camilo Vargas; Santiago Arias, Dávinson Sánchez, Willer Ditta, Johan Mojica; Gustavo Puerta, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal; Luis Diaz, Carlos Andres Gomez, Juan Camilo Hernandez.

James Rodriguez is starting on the bench today, so there’s a chance he comes on for the second half. With the World Cup right around the corner, Colombia are managing his workload carefully.

Costa Rica’s lineup vs Colombia

Fernando Batista has only two games as Costa Rica’s manager and is looking for his first victory. While this is a very tough test, he will have to try and put up a fight without three of the team’s main cast. Midfielder Alejandro Bran, and forwards Kenneth Vargas and Warren Madrigal were sidelined from the team due to disciplinary actions.

Costa Rica’s lineup: Patrick Sequeira; Haxzel Quirós, Jeyland Mitchell, Aaron Salazar, Fernan Faerron, Darril Araya; Carlos Mora, Orlando Galo, Andrey Soto, Josimar Alcócer; Manfred Ugalde.

“He’s doing well, he arrived in great shape. He has trained a lot and had a minor issue that kept him out of a couple of training sessions, but he’s fine. He’s in good condition,” Lorenzo said of James on Monday.

Rafael Santos Borre is perhaps one of the most notable absences heading into what lies ahead. Regarding those who will not be present, Lorenzo stated that this is a time when decision-making becomes more complicated than usual.

“All decisions are difficult. There are players performing at a similar level, considering the form they are in, and we try to make the best decision possible.”

The 26 players called up to represent Colombia

With James Rodriguez as one of the team’s biggest leaders, these are the 26 players that Argentine coach Nestor Lorenzo selected to represent Colombia at the 2026 World Cup.

Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas, Alvaro Montero, David Ospina

Defenders: Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Daniel Munoz, Santiago Arias, Johan Mojica, Deiver Machado.

Midfielders: Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, Kevin Castano, Juan Portilla, Gustavo Puerta, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, James Rodriguez, Jaminton Campaz.

Strikers: Juan Camilo Hernandez, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez, Jhon Cordoba, Carlos Andres Gomez Hinestroza.

Colombia’s schedule at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Colombia will compete in Group K of the 2026 World Cup, starting their campaign on Wednesday, June 17, against Uzbekistan at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

For their second fixture on Tuesday, June 23, Nestor Lorenzo’s squad will face DR Congo at the Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico. Finally, Los Cafeteros will wrap up the group stage with a highly anticipated clash against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal on Saturday, June 27, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Fresh off his final club appearance with Minnesota United on Wednesday, the Colombian captain is set to lead a deep pool of talent vying for a spot on the final 26-man roster. With the tournament in North America looming, Lorenzo now faces the difficult task of trimming this group down to the official squad. Here is the 55-man preliminary list for Colombia:

1. Kevin Mier (Cruz Azul-Mex)
2. Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield-Arg)
3. Andres Mosquera Marmolejo (Santa Fe-Col)
4. David Ospina (Atletico Nacional-Col)
5. Aldair Quintana (Independiente del Valle-Ecu)
6. Camilo Vargas (Atlas-Mex)
7. Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace-Eng)
8. Alvaro Angulo (Pumas UNAM-Mex)
9. Santiago Arias (Independiente-Arg)
10. Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray-Tur)
11. Jhon Lucumi (Bologna-Ita)
12. Yerry Mina (Cagliari-Ita)
13. Carlos Cuesta (Vasco da Gama-Bra)
14. Johan Mojica (Mallorca-Spa)
15. Deiver Machado (Nantes-Fra)
16. Juan Cabal (Juventus-Ita)
17. Yerson Mosquera (Wolves-Eng)
18. Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul-Mex)
19. Cristian Borja (America MX)
20. Andres Felipe Roman (Atletico Nacional-Col)
21. Juan Guillermo Cuadrado (Pisa-Ita)
22. Junior Hernandez (Dep. Tolima-Col)
23. Jhohan Romaña (San Lorenzo-Arg)
24. James Rodriguez (Minnesota United-Eng)
25. Richard Rios (Benfica-Por)
26. Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace-Eng)
27. Jhon Arias (Palmeiras-Bra)
28. Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo-Bra)
29. Kevin Castano (River Plate-Bra)
30. Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate-Bra)
31. Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander-Spa)
32. Yaser Asprilla (Girona- Spa)
33. Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense-Bra)
34. Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central-Arg)
35. Jordan Barrera (Botafogo-Bra)
36. Wilmar Barrios (Zenit-Rus)
37. Nelson De Ossa (Real Betis-Spa)
38. Sebastian Gomez (Coritiba-Bra)
39. Juan Manuel Rengifo (Atletico Nacional-Col)
40. Johan Rojas (Vasco Da Gama-Bra)
41. John Solis (Girona-Spa)
42. Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar-Rus)
43. Jhon Duran (Zenit-Rus)
44. Luis Suarez (Sporting CP-Por)
45. Cucho Hernandez (Real Betis-Spa)
46. Johan Carbonero (Internacional-Bra)
47. Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama-Bra)
48. Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich-Ger)
49. Edwin Cetre (Estudiantes LP-Arg)
50. Rafael Santos Borre (Internacional PA-Bra)
51. John Stiven Mendoza (Athletico Paranaense-Bra)
52. Edier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps-Can)
53. Sebastian Villa (Independiente Rivadavia-Arg)
54. Neiser Villarreal (Cruzeiro-Bra)
55. Kevin Viveros (Athletico Paranaense-Bra)

In the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, these preliminary lists serve as the official pool from which all final selections must be made. While the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) typically keeps these broader documents internal, these names represent the confirmed core of the submission delivered by Lorenzo this week.

Surprising faces headline Colombia’s 55-Man provisional World Cup roster

While Lorenzo’s preliminary squad features a heavy contingent of mainstays from the qualifying cycle, several unexpected names have crashed the party. These inclusions have sent shockwaves through the Colombian fanbase, as many of these “wildcards” were largely absent from the national team conversation until now.

Among the most notable surprises is Johan Rojas. The Vasco da Gama standout has been in blistering form in Brazil, mirroring the high-level production of teammate Andres Gomez, who earned his stripes during recent friendlies against France and Croatia.

Defensively, Jhohan Romana has forced his way into the picture. The San Lorenzo center-back has been a revelation in both the Argentine Primera and the Copa Sudamericana, earning his spot on this provisional list through sheer consistency. Meanwhile, the attacking third is buzzing with the inclusion of three rising star forwards: Neiser Villarreal, Kevin Viveros, and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Edier Ocampo.

The road ahead: Lorenzo’s selection rimeline

With the 55-man pool officially submitted for the North American-hosted tournament, Lorenzo outlined a rigorous preparation phase. The squad will first congregate in Medellín to kick off the opening leg of June’s training camp.

As players trickle in following their respective club seasons, the stakes will reach a fever pitch; Lorenzo confirmed he expects to name his definitive 26-man World Cup roster by May 26.

Nicknamed ‘El Viejo Willy’ (The Old Willy), Ortiz possessed exceptional skill—comparable in stature to Lionel Messi and as lethal as Cristiano Ronaldo. He made a lasting impact in Colombian soccer, though he never played for an international club or in a World Cup.

Ortiz is an outgoing and charismatic figure, full of soccer stories. Firm in his beliefs, he shared his perspectives on James Rodriguez in an exclusive interview with Bolavip, during an event created by DirecTV leading up to the World Cup.

Beyond discussing Colombia’s prospects in the tournament, Ortiz addressed James’ move to the MLS, considering it a ‘mistake’ for the Colombian star to join Minnesota United.

James made a ‘mistake’ by joining Minnesota United

Bolavip: Do you think it was a mistake for James Rodriguez to play in the United States before the World Cup, knowing the coach didn’t really want him?

Willington Ortiz: I think the mistake is when a coach doesn’t want you and you still go to that team. You’re not part of his group or the players he trusts, so he’s not going to play you because you’re not his choice. That’s the mistake.

Colombia won’t rely solely on James

Bolavip: What do you think is really going to happen in this World Cup? Do you think these friendlies are a real test, or are they just to measure strength?

Ortiz: Well, friendlies are a test and you have to measure strength, but when friendlies are played close to the final stages, when the competition is about to start, they are very risky and complicated. Why? Because a soccer player doesn’t perform the same way when there’s still a long time left as when there’s very little time left. And if you play against a strong national team, you can lose, you can win, or you can draw. That’s what happens in a soccer game.

I believe the Colombia national team has elite players—there are top-10 players competing in tournaments like the Champions League that’s being played now, and in South American competitions like the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. So, we have the players.

I think the coach has options and can build a system that works, whether we have James or not, because everyone is worried since James isn’t playing. He’s at a club where the coach doesn’t want him, didn’t bring him in, so he doesn’t play—just a few minutes. It’s not serious, disrespecting a player of his caliber.

It’s complicated, but Colombia have very good players, and I think people need to be patient because we have a good team and will put in a very strong performance at the World Cup.

Ortiz’s prediction for Colombia in the World Cup

Bolavip: Speaking of that strong performance, how far do you think Colombia will go?

Ortiz: I think they’ll be in the top eight. I believe they’ll make the quarterfinals. This team has what it takes, has very good players, and I think it can reach the top eight.

Bolavip: Which player do you think needs to be in top condition to lead the team into those top eight? Or do you think it’s more of a collective effort?

Ortiz: It has to be collective. A soccer team is collective—it has to be. You can’t rely on just one player. Because if a striker is doing well and scoring, but the defense is poor and concedes two goals, you lose and it’s useless. So everyone has to perform well, and all the players we have are elite. I think we have a very good team.

Colombia’s best player and World Cup nostalgia

Bolavip: Speaking about the current form of these Colombian players, and considering you’ve been described as one of, if not the best, in Colombia, who do you think is the nation’s best player right now?

Ortiz: Right now, it’s Luis Diaz. He’s the one performing best. Hopefully he stays healthy, arrives at the World Cup in good shape, and helps us have a strong performance.

Bolavip: Considering what you said about not having had the chance to play in a World Cup, when you watch past World Cups and Colombia’s performances, do you feel anything in particular?

Ortiz: Of course, there’s a sense of sadness because you do everything possible to get there, and sometimes you just can’t. Time passes, and you didn’t get the chance, so it brings a feeling of nostalgia.

World Cup predictions and Messi-Ronaldo’s farewell

Bolavip: Let’s talk about favorites to win the World Cup. Which teams do you think are the strongest candidates?

Ortiz: There are about three teams I see as favorites: Spain, France, and Germany. Those three.

Bolavip: And finally, talking about two major players who are nearing the end of their international careers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi—do you think Argentina, with Messi, or Portugal, have a chance to go far in this World Cup?

Ortiz: Historically, teams don’t repeat as champions every four years—at least I don’t think they have. Argentina play very well, and Messi is excellent, but I don’t think they’ll repeat as champions. I think it will be someone else. As for Portugal with Cristiano, they have a very good team. They could get close, because they still have that ambition—they haven’t won it yet. Argentina already have, twice.

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Currently, James is on his stint in the MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps, and in the last match, he was a standout performer. At the end of the game, the Cucuta native referred to this match and his feelings.

“I felt very good, for it being my first match here, I was good,” James said. “It is a shame that we lost, but a match is not how much is left, but how much you influence on the field. We have had chances, we have to keep going on this path, on Tuesday we have a match in the Cup and we have to go out in a very good way.“

For his part, when he was asked about his condition ahead of the World Cup: “Good, I will arrive well, I will arrive in a very good way. There is one month left and I am training well, at the maximum, at full as I have always done and whatever I get to play here will help me.”

James’ performance

James Rodriguez was the standout player for Minnesota in the game against LAFC, which ended in a 0-1 loss. This was the first match as a starter for the Colombian in MLS, as he had already started in the US Open Cup against Sacramento.

The ‘10’ had an exceptional performance, which showed that he was increasingly adapting and gaining rhythm. He had two shots on target, delivered 5 key passes, and created a big scoring chance for Yeboah that was missed.

James’ calculations for the World Cup

James Rodriguez seemed to have everything calculated, despite the concern that existed in Colombia about the limited minutes he had been accumulating since his arrival in MLS. “There are 6 matches left before going to the World Cup and I am good, whatever I get to play, whether it is a lot or a little, I will do it in a very good way,” he said.

Finally, he thanked the support from the Minnesota fans, who were able to see him shine for the first time. “The support from all of them is nice, that means that I have done things well in my career, in soccer and their support, which comes from the heart, is something beautiful,” he stated.