Colombia vs Croatia LIVE: Second half is underway! (1-2) 2026 international friendly

Croatia make two substitutions at the start of the second half, with Ivan Perisic and Igor Matanovic coming off, while Josip Stanisic and Petar Musa come on.

The second half kicks off in Orlando as Colombia look to respond, while Croatia aim to protect their lead and stay dangerous on the counter.

Colombia control possession with 60% compared to Croatia’s 40%, but Croatia have been more efficient in front of goal. Both sides record three shots on target, with Colombia scoring once while Croatia convert twice to complete the comeback.

Colombia commit just one foul, while Croatia register five, which leads to the only booking of the match so far.

The first half comes to an end in Orlando with Croatia leading 2-1 after an action-packed opening 45 minutes.

Four minutes of stoppage time are added at the end of the half as Croatia hold a narrow lead over Colombia.

Igor Matanovic rises in the box and powers home a header after a corner delivery from Marco Pasalic, giving Croatia the lead.

Ivan Perisic cuts inside from the left and fires on goal, but Camilo Vargas makes the save. Moments later, Mario Pasalic gets another look after a strong play from Petar Sucic, but Colombia manage to hold firm.

Petar Sucic becomes the first player booked after committing a tactical foul to stop a counterattack led by Luis Diaz.

Colombia put together a great attacking move that ends with Luis Diaz cutting inside in the box and firing a powerful shot, but Dominik Livakovic produces an outstanding save.

The match resumes in Orlando as Colombia and Croatia return to action following the hydration break.

The match is paused for a hydration break as players from Colombia and Croatia take a brief moment to recover.

Luis Suarez misses a huge opportunity after a brilliant pass from James Rodriguez finds Luis Diaz, who squares it across goal, but Suarez fails to connect. The rebound falls to Daniel Munoz, whose tight-angle effort hits the post.

Colombia generate a dangerous sequence as a cross from the right finds Luis Suarez, whose header is deflected. The ball falls to Luis Diaz, who sends another cross into the box, but Suarez cannot connect.

After an explosive opening from Colombia, the intensity has clearly dropped as the match settles. Croatia are conceding possession, confident they can create danger through quick counterattacks.

Croatia waste a good opportunity after regaining possession, quickly moving forward as Nikola Vlasic delivers a cross to Igor Matanovic, whose header goes wide.

Colombia keep the ball moving from side to side without forcing the play, showing patience as they search for openings with James Rodriguez orchestrating the attack.

Luis Suarez wastes a big opportunity for Colombia after James Rodriguez finds him with a precise pass inside the box, but his shot goes wide.

Croatia earn a corner kick taken by Marco Pasalic, but the chance is wasted as Colombia clear the danger without trouble.

Croatia respond immediately with their first spell of possession after conceding, as Luka Vuskovic finds space and strikes from distance to level the match. The shot takes a slight deflection off Jhon Lucumi, which wrong-foots Camilo Vargas and makes it difficult to stop.

Colombia capitalize on their early possession as Jhon Lucumi delivers a cross that Luis Suarez slightly redirects, allowing Jhon Arias to finish with ease and open the scoring.

Martin Erlic commits the first foul of the game with a challenge on Luis Suarez as Colombia look to build early possession.

Colombia and Croatia kick off in Orlando as both sides begin their international friendly.

Colombia and Croatia are making their way onto the pitch for the pre-match protocol, just minutes before kickoff in Orlando.

American referee Rubiel Vazquez leads the officiating crew for tonight’s international friendly between Colombia and Croatia in Orlando.

Croatia have confirmed their starting XI: Dominik Livakovic; Nikola Moro, Nikola Vlasic, Petar Sucic, Marin Pongracic; Igor Matanovic, Luka Vuskovic, Mario Pasalic; Ivan Perisic, Marco Pasalic, Martin Erlic.

Colombia have confirmed their starting XI for tonight’s international friendly against Croatia in Orlando, as they continue their World Cup preparations with a strong lineup.

Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez; Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.

Colombia and Croatia are set to meet for the first time in their history, making this matchup in Orlando a landmark moment for both sides. The international friendly on March 26 will officially mark the debut of this clash.

Colombia enter with significant experience against European opposition, having faced European sides 67 times in their history. Colombia hold a balanced record in those matchups, with 23 wins, 23 losses, and 21 draws.

Croatia, on the other hand, have had limited but challenging encounters against South American opposition. In 14 matches against CONMEBOL sides, Croatia have struggled overall, recording eight losses, four draws, and just two wins, a trend they will aim to improve in this first-ever meeting against Colombia.

Camping World Stadium, located in Orlando, Florida, serves as the stage for today’s international friendly between Colombia and Croatia. The multi-purpose venue, situated in the West Lakes neighborhood of Downtown Orlando, first opened in 1936 and has undergone several transformations over the decades.

With a capacity of 60,219, the stadium has hosted major sporting events and continues to play a key role in the growth of soccer in the United States. It will also be one of the venues for the 2026 World Cup, which is why this matchup provides both Colombia and Croatia with valuable experience in a future tournament setting.

Colombia vs Croatia will get underway at 7:30 PM ET (PT:4:30 PM)

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Welcome to our live blog of the international friendly match!

Colombia face Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando this Thursday night, with both sides continuing their World Cup preparations. Colombia arrive in strong form, while Croatia look to maintain their impressive run against top-level opposition.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Colombia and Croatia battle it out in Orlando!