Colombia Takes Charge, Beating Jordan 2-0 in Final San Diego World Cup Warm-Up
Jhon Arias scored in both halves as Colombia extended its winning streak to two matches and built momentum for the World Cup.
- On Sunday, Colombia defeated Jordan 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup warmup match in San Diego, with midfielder Jhon Arias scoring both goals to complete preparations for the tournament.
- Having missed out on the 2022 World Cup, Colombia enters its Group K campaign against Uzbekistan on June 17 in Mexico City, building on a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica earlier this month.
- Arias opened the scoring in the 41st minute after being played through by James Rodríguez, then doubled the advantage 10 minutes into the second half by heading home a cross from Santiago Arias.
- Jordan struggled to create meaningful opportunities throughout the contest and finished with 10 men after midfielder Amer Jamous was sent off in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.
- The opponent begins its Group J tournament on June 16 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium against Austria, marking the start of competitive play for both teams in the FIFA World Cup.
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Colombia takes charge, beating Jordan 2-0 in final San Diego World Cup warm-up
The road to the 2026 World Cup made its second and final San Diego stop on Sunday, as Colombia defeated Jordan 2-0 at Snapdragon Stadium to end the weekend friendly matches that featured international teams preparing for World Cup play. Colombia dominated the first half, maintaining ball possession for 67% of the initial 45 minutes. Although each club took four first-half shots, three of Colombia’s were on goal, compared to none for Jordan. Colo…
Arias scores twice as Colombia beat Jordan in World Cup warmup
Two goals from Jhon Arias gave Colombia a 2-0 win over Jordan in San Diego on Sunday in their last tune-up match ahead of the World Cup. James Rodríguez slipped the ball through for Arias to open the scoring in the 41st minute. Palmeiras midfielder Arias initially stumbled over the ball before regaining his composure to beat Jordanian goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila. Arias
Jordan's national football team lost its final warm-up match for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Austria's opening opponent on June 17 (6:00 AM) was defeated 2-0 (1-0) by Colombia in San Diego on Sunday (local time). Palmeiras player Jhon Arias scored twice for the superior South Americans (41st, 55th minute). Jordan, who made a complete change to their starting lineup in the second half, saw midfielder Amer Jamous receive a second…
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