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France showcase attacking firepower and squad depth in 3-1 Colombia win
Desire Doué scored twice for France in a 3-1 win over Colombia in their final match before the World Cup squad selection, showcasing strong attacking depth.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, France defeated Colombia 3-1 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Desire Doue scored twice and Marcus Thuram added a goal to secure the victory.
- France manager Didier Deschamps fielded a different lineup from the team that beat Brazil on Thursday, using this friendly to assess players before the FIFA World Cup. Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo directed his team in this decisive test.
- Doue fired a low strike in the 29th minute to score his first international goal, and Thuram doubled the advantage before the break. Forward Rayan Cherki said the performance was "really interesting."
- Late in the match, Jaminton Campaz reduced the deficit with an angled shot for Colombia. Kylian Mbappe, who has dealt with knee issues since last year, entered as a substitute late in the match.
- France will play Ivory Coast on June 4 and another opponent on June 8 to finalize World Cup preparations. Deschamps must name his final tournament roster by May 14.
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France Scored 3-1 with Alternates to Colombia in Friendly International Course to the World Cup 2026
With an alternative team, France scored 3-1 to Colombia this Sunday at the Northwest Stadium in Maryland during a friendly international preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
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