date, time and how to follow the friendly prior to Copa América

The Colombia selection It was concentrated until June 5 in Barranquilla and that same day it headed to Washington, USAto face what will be the first of the two friendlies prior to the America Cup. The second rival will be Boliviafor which the technician Nestor Lorenzo You must already have defined your list of 26 players who will compete in the international competition.

It is worth mentioning that the Argentine coach Work with a group of 28 players with a view to this duel against the Americans. However, next Wednesday, June 12, all teams must present their final list of 26 players, so two will not be able to be in the championship in which Colombia seeks its second title.

History United States vs. Colombia

The national team comes to this duel undefeated in 21 games without losing, of which they did so in 19 under the command of Lorenzo. one of those games It was precisely against the United States, in the most recent match against this team that took place at the end of January 2023 in Carson, California, and that ended 0-0. For that game, neither of the two teams could count on their best men, since the match took place outside of FIFA dates and the clubs were not obliged to give up their players.

This will be the 22nd confrontation between Colombia and the United States. The balance is favorable for the South American team, since it has won in 13 opportunities and has been able to score 27 goalsagainst four wins for the Americans, 14 goals scored and 4 draws.

In history, 12 friendly duels are recorded, 4 for the Copa América, 1 for the Gold Cup and 1 in the World Cup. Colombia has not known what it is like to lose to the United States since March 2005 by 3-0. On that occasion, the national team was directed by Reinaldo Rueda.

The Copa América, the objective

The continental tournament of which the current champion is Argentina is in their sights for both teams. In the Colombian team there is enthusiasm for the process that is taking place with Lorenzo, the way in which it has been played, the familiarity that has been built and the individualities that form a collective that gives space to the illusion with the second cup. Their most recent match was a 3-2 victory against Romania on the European tour.

On the part of the Americans, led by Gregg Berhalterthey will seek to make a good performance in their country and have good names to get excited about the goal, such as Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, among others. They come to this game after being champions of the Concacaf Nations League against Mexico 2-0.