Goal provides a complete look at how to follow this pre-match moment.
The year ahead is viewed with optimism as the team maps out a clear path toward the 2026 World Cup and aims to deliver strong performances in tournaments like the 2024 Copa America. This mission for the Colombia national team is in focus as a friendly takes place on Tuesday against Japan on Asian soil.
Colombia vs Japan, international friendly: squads, starters and substitutes
The coffee-growing nation hopes a victory will reignite the World Cup dream, acknowledging there is a long road ahead before the next global event, yet valuing every step as part of the journey forward.
The goal is clear: fans will have a chance to follow the match live on television and through online platforms, ensuring supporters across the country and beyond stay connected with the action.
WHEN IS IT?
HOW AND WHERE TO WATCH?
The match will be shown on Gol Caracol open television on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:20 p.m. local Colombia time. Viewers can also stream the game via golcaracol.com on computers, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets, with the Gol Caracol app available for Android and iOS devices.
Live coverage begins before kickoff, with real-time updates and commentary that guide fans through every moment of the match as it unfolds.
THE TEAMS
Colombia: Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Machado; Uribe, Castaño; Arias, Carrascal; Durán, Borja.
Japan: Schmidt; Sugawara, Itakura, Ito, Bangunagande; Ito, Kamada, Morita, Mitoma; Machino, Nishimura.
Notes: Team selections reflect the coaches’ plans for continuity and experimentation as both sides test players ahead of upcoming commitments.
As coverage continues, fans can expect detailed lineups, tactical setups, and player-by-player insights that illuminate how these teams might approach future international fixtures.