France beat Colombia 3-1 to showcase firepower and squad depth
Two goals from Desire Doue and one from Marcus Thuram seal the win for France, who saw Mbappe come off the bench.
www.aljazeera.comHere’s the latest on Colombia vs France from contemporary international friendlies and related coverage.
Brief update
- France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a March 2026 international friendly in Maryland, showcasing depth with a revamped lineup. Désiré Doué scored twice and Marcus Thuram added another; Jaminton Campaz got Colombia’s consolation goal. This match came as France prepared for upcoming World Cup duties. Citation:,.[4][5]
Key takeaways
- France’s depth and form: The win highlighted France’s attacking options and squad flexibility, with Doué’s brace and Thuram’s goal contributing to a convincing result as they ramp up for the World Cup roster announcements.[5][4]
- Colombia’s performance: Colombia pushed late in the game and managed a goal through Campaz, indicating promise but still facing difficulty breaking down France’s reshuffled defense.[1][5]
Context and additional angles
- March 28-30, 2026: France had played in the U.S. during the international break, following another friendly win over Brazil, signaling strong momentum ahead of the World Cup in 2026.[1][4]
- Historical head-to-head note: In head-to-head context, France has generally held the edge in prior meetings, though recent friendlies can be more balanced and reflect squad experimentation by France.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed match reports, lineups, and quotes from players/coaches, or summarize how these results influenced France’s World Cup roster decisions.