“C’est le moment de faire le turn-over. Je veux revoir le maximum de joueurs sur le terrain,” stated Didier Deschamps, the head coach of France, as he prepares for the upcoming friendly match against Colombia on March 29, 2026.
This match, set to take place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, marks an important opportunity for France to test its squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 French time, and fans can catch the action live on TF1 and LaDépêche.fr.
France’s last encounter with Colombia ended in a surprising 3-2 defeat during a friendly match in 2018, a result that served as a wake-up call for the French team before their World Cup triumph that year. The upcoming match will allow Deschamps to rotate players and evaluate the depth of his squad.
In the previous match against Colombia, France’s lineup included notable players such as Hugo Lloris, Lucas Digne, and Kylian Mbappé. This time, while Mbappé is expected to play only a few minutes, the focus will be on giving opportunities to other players.
Colombia, who were finalists in the 2024 Copa America, will bring a strong squad featuring players like James Rodríguez, currently with Minnesota United FC, and Luis Díaz. Their lineup is expected to include Alvaro Montero, Daniel Muñoz, and Davinson Sánchez, among others.
Deschamps emphasized the importance of this friendly as a “un très bon test pour les remplaçants de Deschamps,” highlighting the need to assess the performance of his bench players.
France recently secured a 2-1 victory against Brazil just three days prior to facing Colombia, showcasing their competitive form. This match will be crucial for both teams as they look to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the World Cup.
As the teams prepare for this encounter, fans are eager to see how the players will perform and which strategies will be employed by both coaches. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final lineups and formations, but both teams are expected to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation.
With only a few days left until the match, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting clash between these two footballing nations.
