Croatia Vs Colombia, International Friendly 2026: Kockasti Win Their First Ever Meeting With South Americans
Colombia’s impressive unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo finally came to an end in Orlando as Croatia secured a 2-1 victory. The South Americans ignited the crowd early when Jhon Arias found the net in just the third minute. However, the lead was short-lived as Luka Vuskovic equalized with a stunning strike from outside the area only three minutes later. Just before the break, Igor Matanovic capitalized on a goalkeeping error by Camilo Vargas to head home the winner. Despite high-intensity pressure and numerous substitutions in the second half, Colombia couldn't find a way past the disciplined Croatian defence. Watch some of the best pictures below.
Croatia defender Marin Pongracic (3) and Colombia defender Deiver MacHado (9) go for the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia midfielder Toni Fruk (19) and Colombia forward Luis Díaz (23) head the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Colombia forward Rafael Borré (22) kicks the ball against Croatia during the second half of an international friendly soccer game in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia defender Marin Pongracic, left, is defended by Colombia forward Andres Gomez (26) during the second half of an international friendly soccer game in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia forward Igor Matanovic, left, and Colombia defender Johan Mojica (7) fight for the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia forward Ivan Perisic (21) brings the ball down the pitch against Colombia defender Yerson Mosquera (11) during the second half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia forward Andrej Kramaric (22) drives the ball by Colombia defender Jhon Lucumí (10) during the first half of an international friendly soccer game in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia midfielder Nikola Vlasic (13) controls the ball against Colombia defender Santiago Arias (6) during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Croatia players celebrate after goal against Colombia during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
Colombia defender Yerson Mosquera, center, celebrates after scoring a goal as Croatia midfielder Lovro Majer (15) and forward Petar Musa (24) walk away during the first half of an international friendly soccer game in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: AP/Kevin Kolczynski
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