Colombia to face Paraguay in New Jersey

The Colombian national team will play a friendly against Paraguay on October 2, 2026, in New Jersey, as part of three matches in the United States during the FIFA window from September 21 to October 6. The game is part of Néstor Lorenzo’s new cycle, who has renewed his contract for four years and aims to prepare the squad for the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup.

FIFA 2026 window schedule

The Colombian national team has confirmed its three friendlies for the international window running from September 21 to October 6, 2026. On September 26 they will face Mexico in Baltimore, on October 2 Paraguay in New Jersey, and on October 6 Peru in Miami. The squad call‑up is expected between September 16 and 18, with the training camp starting the weekend of September 19.

Match against Paraguay

The match against Paraguay, which was the pending opponent, will be played in New Jersey at the beginning of October. According to Sebastián Vargas of Caracol Radio, October 2 will be the date and city where Colombia will face the Albirroja. This game will mark the team's reunion after the 2026 World Cup knockout exit.

Néstor Lorenzo’s new process

The next training camp will be the first of Lorenzo’s new phase, after he renewed his contract for four years. The goal is to prepare the squad for the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup. With the renewal, the coaching staff has also changed: Luis Amaranto Perea will leave the assistant role to become the coach of Independiente Medellín, while Argentine José María Bazán is poised to become Lorenzo’s new right‑hand man.