Colombia defeats Jordan 2-0 in final pre‑World Cup friendly, Jhon Arias scores twice

On June 7, 2026, Colombia played Jordan at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, United States, in their last warm‑up match before the 2026 World Cup. Colombia won 2‑0, with midfielder Jhon Arias netting both goals – the first at the 41st minute from a James Rodríguez pass and the second at the 55th minute after a Santiago Arias cross. Jordan’s Amer Jamous received a red card in the 90th minute.

The victory gave coach Néstor Lorenzo a confident finishing‑note for his squad, which will open its Group K World Cup campaign against Uzbekistan on June 17 in Mexico City. Jordan, under coach Jamal Sellami, heads to Group J where it will face Austria in its opening match. The match featured solid defensive work from Colombia’s center‑backs and highlighted Arias as a key attacking figure heading into the tournament.