Colombia to play Paraguay on October 2

The Colombian national team will face Paraguay on October 2 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, as part of a series of international friendlies that also includes matches against Mexico on September 26 and Peru on October 6, all in the United States. The game follows a 4-0 win over Mexico in October 2025 and a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in March 2025. Coach Néstor Lorenzo, renewed in July, leads the team after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and finishing as runners‑up in the 2024 Copa América.

Friendly schedule

The Colombian national team will play Paraguay on October 2 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. The match is part of a series of international friendlies that also includes games against Mexico on September 26 and Peru on October 6, all in the United States.

The first match will be against Mexico on September 26 at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The most recent encounter with the Aztecs favored Colombia, which won 4‑0 on October 11, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, during an international tour.

Subsequently, on October 6, Colombia will face Peru at the new Inter Miami stadium. The latest commitment between the two squads was played on June 6, 2025, ending in a 0‑0 draw in Barranquilla for the World Cup qualifiers.

Previous results

The last match between Colombia and Paraguay took place on March 25, 2025, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, ending 2‑2.

In the group stage of the 2023‑24 World Cup, the coffee squad beat Uzbekistan 3‑1, Congo 1‑0, and drew 0‑0 with Portugal. In the round of 16, they defeated Ghana 1‑0 and advanced to the quarter‑finals, where they lost on penalties 4‑3 to Switzerland after a 0‑0 draw in extra time.

Coach details

The Colombian Football Federation renewed in July the contract of Argentine head coach Néstor Lorenzo, 60, who has led the national team since 2022. Lorenzo qualified Colombia for the 2026 World Cup and achieved the runner‑up position in the 2024 Copa América.

Colombia qualified for the 2026 World Cup after finishing third in the South American qualifiers, with 28 points from seven wins, seven draws and four losses in 18 matches, marking their return to the World Cup after missing Qatar 2022.

International achievements

The recent World Cup held in Mexico, the United States and Canada showcased Colombia’s ability to compete worldwide. The coffee squad reached the round of 16, where they lost on penalties 4‑3 to Switzerland after a 0‑0 draw in extra time.

The last match between Colombia and Peru was played on June 6, 2025, in Barranquilla, ending 0‑0.