Colombia take on the visitors Paraguay in a World Cup 2026 qualification match. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 26th at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (Barranquilla).
Colombia strives to maintain momentum. Los Cafeteros missed out on the last World Cup. However, after that disappointing qualification campaign, they found their rhythm, which allowed them to start the new cycle confidently in 2023 and reach the Copa América final. They held Argentina to a draw for most of the match, but Lautaro Martínez eventually scored the golden goal in extra time. Following that setback, their qualifying results took a hit—while September saw a draw in Peru and a home win over Argentina, October brought a surprising defeat in Bolivia (though they bounced back with a 4-0 thrashing of Chile). November was even worse, with consecutive losses to Uruguay and Ecuador. In this international window, they began with a tough away match against Brazil, and they were just seconds away from securing a valuable draw before conceding late. Despite recent inconsistencies, Colombia remains one of the most talented teams in South America and will be eager to bounce back.
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Paraguay qualified for four consecutive World Cups between 1998 and 2010, but since then, they have been absent from the tournament. While they initially managed decent Copa América results—reaching the final in 2011 and finishing fourth in 2015—their performances have declined sharply. Last summer, they lost all three Copa América group stage matches with a combined score of 3-8, including a shocking defeat to Costa Rica. However, the team finally showed signs of life in the fall, earning a draw in Peru, defeating Argentina, and even thrashing Chile 4-0. That said, inconsistency remains an issue—they lost to Bolivia between those wins and suffered back-to-back defeats to Uruguay and Ecuador in November. In their last match, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chile at home, proving they can grind out results. If they continue their disciplined defensive approach, they could cause problems for Colombia.
James Rodríguez and company are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Paraguay, winning each of the last three encounters. Colombia needs a win, and playing at home gives them the perfect opportunity. Expect James and his teammates to secure a victory.
Prediction for the match: Colombia to win.
