Colombia defeats Jordan 2‑0 in final pre‑World Cup friendly
On 7 June 2026, Colombia played its last preparation match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, United States. Managed by Néstor Lorenzo, the team beat Jordan 2‑0, with Jhon Arias scoring both goals – the first after a James Rodríguez assist in the 41st minute and the second a header from a Santiago Arias cross in the 55th.
The friendly, part of the “Countdown to ’26” series, served to fine‑tune tactics, confirm the starting XI and assess player fitness ahead of Colombia’s Group K opening match against Uzbekistan on 17 June in Mexico City. Jordan, making its World Cup debut, fielded a compact five‑defender shape but could not threaten the Colombian side, which dominated possession and pressed high throughout the game. A late red card for Jordan’s Amer Jamous ended the match with the visitors reduced to ten men.
The victory was broadcast across Colombian media and generated strong fan interest both at the stadium and on television, providing a confidence boost for the Colombian squad as it heads to the tournament.