Colombia and Canada secure friendly wins ahead of 2026 World Cup
Colombia defeated Costa Rica, while Canada secured a victory over Uzbekistan in their latest World Cup 2026 warm-up matches.
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On the night of June 1, several national teams took to the pitch for friendly matches as they fine-tuned their squads ahead of the 2026 World Cup. These fixtures serve as vital preparation for the upcoming tournament.
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Costa Rica. The Colombian goals came from Davinson Sanchez, Luis Diaz, and Luis Javier Suarez. Luis Diaz was particularly influential, contributing both a goal and an assist during the match. Andrey Soto scored the lone goal for Costa Rica.
Meanwhile, Canada recorded a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan. The Canadians broke the deadlock through Jonathan Osorio in the second half, with Jayden Nelson adding a second goal in stoppage time to seal the victory.