Colombia vs Jordan: Final World Cup Friendly in San Diego

Match details

The update lists the match for 16:00 local time in California, or 19:00 Eastern Time. The setting gives both managers one last opportunity to test combinations, manage workloads and settle tactical questions.

Colombia enter the game after a reported 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in Bogotá. Jordan are seeking a response after reportedly losing 4-1 to Switzerland in St Gallen.

Recent form and probable lineups

The previous results give Colombia the stronger immediate platform, although Jordan’s response will be a key storyline in San Diego. The report attributes Colombia’s goals to Davinson Sánchez, Luis Díaz and Luis Suárez, while Odeh Al-Fakhouri scored Jordan’s only goal against Switzerland.

The reported probable selections are:

  • Colombia: Camilo Vargas in goal; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica in defence.
  • Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma and James Rodríguez are listed in midfield.
  • Jhon Arias, Jhon Córdoba and Luis Díaz are expected to lead the attack.
  • Jordan: Yazeed Abulaila; Yazan Al Arab, Mohammad Abu Al Nadi, Saed Al-Rosan.
  • Mohannad Abu Taha, Nizar Al Rashdan, Noor Al Rawabdeh, Ehsan Haddad across midfield.
  • Mahmoud Al Mardi, Ali Olwan and Mousa Tamari in the forward line.

World Cup groups

The report places Colombia in Group K with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Portugal and Uzbekistan. Their opening match is listed against Uzbekistan at Mexico City Stadium.

Jordan are placed in Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria and Austria. Their reported first fixture is against Austria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

The San Diego friendly therefore carries a clear purpose: Colombia want to build on their 3-1 win, while Jordan need a sharper performance after conceding four goals. The next storyline will be whether either probable XI becomes the foundation for the World Cup opener.