Colombia fell to Croatia in a friendly and with defensive cracks that worry

The Colombian National Team lost 2-1 to Croatia in the first friendly of the FIFA date of March 2026. He ended his 15-year undefeated streak against European rivals.

The passivity in the half and the spaces behind gave short life to the advantage with Jhon Arias’ goal at 3′. The team was more successful in attack due to James’ ball handling and individual attempts on the left by Luis Diaz. In the background he allowed the quick reaction of the Europeans to tie after three minutes and was distracted by a corner kick at 2-1.

They arrived in Colombia easily. Daniel Muñoz left space on the right and allowed repeated crosses to the far post. Also on the left. In that area, he got the miscalculated corner by Camilo Vargas that Igor Matanovic headed in without opposition from Jhon Lucumí.

In the half Richard Ríos lacked rigor, outmatched in the duels. Arias contributed more in recovery. The best thing was Díaz in his natural area. He demanded goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic with a shot and enabled the goal to Luis Suarez with a touch to the foot, wasted in front of the goal. They lacked finishers for their passes in the area. The captain came out at 62′ replaced by Jorge Carrascal. However, he had slight improvement with Juan Fernando Quintero, with deep balls.

In search of equality was exposed behind. Croatia was able to increase the score with long play. He had a shot on the post.

Colombia will finish the March FIFA date against France on Sunday, March 29 in Maryland. It comes from beating Brazil 2-1. Recovering order and adjusting the defense are pending and urgent tasks.