France Extends Winning Streak with 3-1 Victory Over Colombia

Landover, Maryland – A dominant performance from a much-changed France side saw them defeat Colombia 3-1 in an international friendly at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The victory extends France’s winning run to four consecutive matches as they continue preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played at the Commanders’ stadium, drew close to its 90,000-capacity crowd.

Doué Leads the Way with Brace

Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué was the star of the show, scoring twice to secure the win for Les Bleus. Doué opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a shot that deflected off Daniel Muñoz and past the Colombian goalkeeper. He then added his second goal in the 56th minute, tapping in a cross from Marcus Thuram. This was Doué’s first senior goals for France, marking a significant moment in his international career.

Thuram himself got on the scoresheet in the 41st minute, heading home a well-delivered cross from Maghnes Akliouche to double France’s advantage before halftime. The first-half display showcased France’s attacking prowess, even with key players starting on the bench.

Mbappé Makes Late Appearance, Goal Disallowed

Kylian Mbappé, France’s captain, was introduced as a substitute in the 78th minute, replacing Marcus Thuram. He came close to adding his name to the scoresheet, but a late effort was ruled offside. Mbappé had previously attempted to equal Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer, but a goal-line clearance from Deiver Machado denied him. Despite the disallowed goal, Mbappé’s presence added another dimension to the French attack.

Colombia managed to pull one back through substitute Jaminton Campaz in the 77th minute, a powerful strike that left French goalkeeper Brice Samba with no chance. However, the goal proved to be a mere consolation as France comfortably held on for the victory.

Camavinga Features, Receives Yellow Card

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga also saw action, entering the field in the 64th minute to replace Warren Zaïre-Emery. His involvement was largely limited, and he received a yellow card in the 74th minute for a late tackle on Jefferson Lerma.

Deschamps Rotates Squad, Demonstrates Depth

France manager Didier Deschamps made 11 changes to the starting lineup from their previous 2-1 win against Brazil on Thursday. N’Golo Kanté captained the side on his 35th birthday, highlighting the depth of talent available to Deschamps. The coach’s decision to rotate the squad allowed him to assess different combinations and provide valuable playing time to members of the team.

The match provided a valuable opportunity for France to experiment with different tactical approaches and player pairings. The team’s ability to maintain a high level of performance despite the significant changes demonstrates their strength in depth and tactical flexibility.

What’s Next for France

France will continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup with further friendlies and training camps. The team’s next confirmed match is yet to be announced, but details will be released by the French Football Federation in due course. Fans can follow official updates on the FFF website and social media channels.

This victory over Colombia serves as a positive sign for France as they build towards the World Cup, showcasing their attacking quality and tactical adaptability. The performance of Désiré Doué, in particular, will be a source of encouragement for Deschamps and the French supporters.