Colombia, Mexico open 2030 World Cup cycle with friendly in Baltimore
Nestor Lorenzo's side begins a new era without James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz, while Rafael Marquez makes his debut as Mexico coach.
KEY POINTS
- Colombia vs Mexico friendly kicks off 2030 World Cup cycle at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
- Kickoff 8:00 p.m. Bogota time (9:00 p.m. ET) on Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Nestor Lorenzo omits James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz; calls up 26 players including Luis Javier Suarez
- Rafael Marquez makes debut as Mexico coach with a 30-man renewed squad
- Broadcast in Colombia on Caracol TV, Canal RCN, Caracol Play/Ditu, RCN digital platforms and Caracol Radio
Colombia and Mexico meet Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for a FIFA international friendly kicking off at 8:00 p.m. local time. The match marks the start of Colombia's preparation for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers after their 2026 tournament appearance.
Coach Nestor Lorenzo called up 26 players, notably omitting stars James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz to widen the squad pool. Luis Javier Suarez is the standout new face in the Colombian roster.
“Néstor Lorenzo quiere ampliar el universo de jugadores de cara al proceso eliminatorio para la Copa del Mundo.”
For Mexico, the game represents Rafael Marquez's official debut as head coach. He has selected a 30-man squad featuring significant renewal as he begins his tenure with El Tri.
In Colombia, the match airs free-to-air on Caracol TV and Canal RCN, with streaming via Caracol Play (now Ditu) and the RCN website and app. Caracol Radio provides nationwide radio coverage.
Mexican viewers can watch on Canal 5, TUDN, and TV Azteca 7. The friendly is the first of three September fixtures for Colombia, with matches against Peru and Paraguay to follow.
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