Colombia will play its next official match on Friday, November 13, 2026, against Chile in Cali. The friendly, to be held at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero, has a charitable purpose to support reconstruction in areas recently affected by an earthquake.

The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the details of the fixture, which marks the national team's return to this venue after more than three decades. Colombia last played at the Pascual Guerrero in 1994, ahead of the United States World Cup. FCF president Ramón Jesurún highlighted the importance of the city's connection. "He highlighted the link that Cali has built with the national teams and the support the city has provided in recent years to international competitions," he explained.

An event with a social cause

The mayor's office of Cali, through Mayor Alejandro Eder, backed the organization of the match. Eder stressed that the event transcends sport. "The senior men's national team returns to Cali, this is a major event, we have contributed a lot to Colombian football." the mayor stated. The schedule includes a second friendly against La Roja four days later, on November 17, at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago. The exact kickoff times for both matches have not been officially announced.

Sporting context and next steps

Colombia arrives at this commitment after closing the October FIFA window with a 2-0 victory over Peru, with goals from Santiago Velásquez and Dilan Arcila. Their recent form over the last five matches reads two wins, two draws, and one loss. After the clashes with Chile, Néstor Lorenzo's squad will reconvene in late March 2027 for another FIFA window, though opponents for that date are not yet defined. Fans can check the team's full schedule on our fixtures page and review the squad list on squad.

The match in Cali also revives a classic rivalry. The last meeting between the two, in October 2024, ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for Colombia. However, the Chilean side is undergoing a renewal process, moving on from the golden generation that won the Copa América in 2015 and 2016. The November 13 encounter will therefore be a new chapter in this history. The date is set for Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero.

Background and full detail: El Tiempo Deportes