Colombia secure third place at FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 after 1-0 win over France: Goal and highlights

Colombia defeated France 1-0 in the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 third place match at Nacional Stadium and you lived every moment of this game here.

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Colombia clinch third place at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup!

Elkin Rivero received a yellow card.

After reviewing the play, the referee once again ruled that there was no penalty for France.

Royner Benitez of Colombia leaves the field to make way for Emilio Aristizábal, while Tadjidine Mmadi of France went out for Gabin Bernardeau.

After recovering the ball through high pressure, Royner Benítez found himself one-on-one with Justin Bengui, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.

Tadjidine Mmadi received a yellow card.

Julian Bazan and Yeimar Mosquera leave the field to make way for Luis Landazuri and Weimar Palacios.

The game is on again!

The third-place match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup heads to halftime.

Julian Bazan of Colombia received the second yellow card of the game.

After reviewing the play on VAR, the referee decided not to award a penalty to France.

Fode Sylla of France leaves the field injured to make way for Mayssam Benama.

Joel Romero of Colombia received the first yellow card of the game.

After a dangerous cross into the box, Sylla had a clear chance to equalize, but his shot was brilliantly blocked by a Colombian defender.

After conceding an early goal, France are pressing hard in search of the equalizer, but Colombia remain solid and organized at the back.

Oscar Perea scores the first goal of the game!!

Colombia and France have kicked off the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 third place match!

Players from both countries are on the pitch for the national anthems. Everything is ready for the start of the match.

• Group Stage: France 2–1 South Africa
• Group Stage: United States 3–0 France
• Group Stage: New Caledonia 0–6 France
• Round of 16: Japan 0–0 France (won in extra time)
• Quarterfinals: Norway 1–2 France
• Semifinal: Morocco 1–1 France (lost on penalties)

• Group Stage: Colombia 1–0 Saudi Arabia
• Group Stage: Colombia 0–0 Norway
• Group Stage: Nigeria 1–1 Colombia
• Round of 16: Colombia 3–1 South Africa
• Quarterfinals: Spain 2–3 Colombia
• Semifinal: Argentina 1–0 Colombia

This is France's starting lineup: Justin Bengui; Gady-Pierre Beyuku, Steven Baseya, Elyaz Zidane, Justin Bourgault; Tadjidine Mmadi, Moustapha Dabo, Fode Sylla; Ilane Toure,  Djylian N'Guessan, and Anthony Bermont.

This is Colombia's starting lineup: Jordan García; Carlos Sarabia, Simón García, Yeimar Mosquera, Julian Bazan, Juan Arizala; Joel Romero, Kéner González; Royner Benítez, Oscar Perea and Néiser Villarreal.

The only other time Colombia played for third place at a FIFA U-20 World Cup was back in 2003, when they faced Argentina. On that occasion, the Colombian side claimed the bronze medal with a hard-fought 2–1 win in a match that stayed close until the final whistle.

The clash between Colombia and France will kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).

Peacock will be the option to watch Colombia vs France in the USA. Other options are: Amazon Prime Video and Telemundo.

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025, where Colombia face France!

The match is set to take place at Estadio Nacional in Chile as part of the U-20 World Cup third place match.

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