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Socceroos Face Colombian Challenge in New York
19 Nov
Summary
- Australia plays Colombia in a friendly match this Wednesday.
- The Socceroos recently lost to Venezuela 1-0.
- Colombia is the 13th-ranked team globally.

The Australian Socceroos are set to play their second friendly match of the November international window against Colombia. This high-profile encounter is scheduled for this Wednesday in Queens, New York. The Socceroos, under the guidance of Tony Popovic, are using these matches to prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Their recent outing saw them suffer a 1-0 loss to Venezuela last Saturday in Houston. Now, they face Colombia, a team ranked 13th in the world and a strong contender in CONMEBOL. Colombia secured direct qualification for the next World Cup by finishing third in their qualifying group.
The match against Colombia offers the Socceroos a crucial opportunity to test their mettle against elite international competition. Preparations are ongoing, with this friendly serving as a key step in their development and strategy for future tournaments.



