Kick-off time: The international friendly is scheduled to be played on Sunday 29 March 2026. For fans watching in the UK, the match will kick off at 8pm (UK time). The match will serve as a high-profile warm-up match for both countries ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
TV Channels and Live Streams: The match will be broadcast live for free on ITVX in the UK. Although not scheduled on linear TV channels like ITV1 or ITV4, viewers can stream the entire game on a variety of devices including smart TVs, mobiles and consoles via the ITVX app or website.
Venue: The heavyweight showdown is scheduled to be held at Northwest Stadium in the United States. Following France’s friendly against Brazil in Massachusetts this week, this match continues France’s tour of the United States and will be an important test against their South American opponents in conditions similar to those expected at the upcoming World Cup.
France team news: Didier Deschamps continues to fine-tune his squad, but may rotate players after the physical encounter with Brazil. While key figures such as Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann remain central to the setup, it is hoped that young talent will get playing opportunities as France seek to maintain their status as one of the world’s elite squads.
Colombia Team News: Colombia enters the game with a growing reputation as a giant killer. Under coach Nestor Lorenzo, they are on a long unbeaten run. Star players such as Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez are expected to feature, giving them the spark of creativity they need to challenge France’s defense and build momentum heading into their country’s World Cup campaign.
Match Context: This match is an important “heavyweight” friendly. France will be hoping to make up for or build on their midweek performance, while Colombia will want to prove they can compete with Europe’s best teams. Both teams have already qualified for the World Cup, so there will be no pressure on points, which will hopefully lead to an open and attacking style of football.
