Colombia Closes October Friendly Window with 2-0 Win Over Peru in Miami
Goals from Samuel Velásquez and Daniel Arcila gave La Tricolor a winning send-off to the October FIFA date, though the window also included a draw with Mexico and a loss to Paraguay.
Colombia wrapped up its October friendly window on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami, with Samuel Velásquez and Daniel Arcila each finding the net. The result offered a positive note to close out a mixed stretch of matches for La Tricolor.
The window was not without its rough patches: Colombia also drew with Mexico and lost to Paraguay during the same FIFA date. The friendly results carry no competitive weight but give the coaching staff a look at the player pool as the team rebuilds after its World Cup exit.
Recall that Colombia's 2026 World Cup run ended on July 7, when La Tricolor fell to Switzerland on penalties in the Round of 16, going out 3-4 in the shootout after a goalless 90 minutes. Sunday's win over Peru is a small step forward as the squad looks to the future.
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