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On Thursday, September 7th, Colombia vs. Venezuela will face each other in the first match of the Eliminatory round for the 2026 World Cup. Are you going to miss it? Led by Néstor Lorenzo, the 'Cafeteros' begin their journey towards the next World Cup against a renewed 'Vinotinto' team that will seek to surprise. In the following note, we will tell you how and where you can follow the debut of the 'todos' team, so you better pay attention.
The classic match between two Caribbean countries in South America, Colombia and Venezuela, will take place on Thursday as part of Matchday 1 of the Eliminatory round for the 2026 World Cup. The team managed by Néstor Lorenzo is preparing the final details to receive the 'Vinotinto' at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla.
The Colombians are determined to return to the World Cup after not qualifying for Qatar 2022. Meanwhile, the Venezuelans aim to achieve their first participation in a World Cup. In the following Depor article, we will provide you with all the details to follow the match.
Where and how to watch Colombia vs. Venezuela?
If you are eager for the opening whistle and do not want to miss a single second of the match, we inform you that you will be able to follow the Colombia vs. Venezuela match at the start of the 2026 Eliminatory round. In Colombia, you can watch it LIVE on the following channels: Gol Caracol, RCN, Televisión, and Fútbol Libre. If you are in Venezuela, you can tune in to Venevision and SimpleTV.
Colombia vs. Venezuela: who has more victories?
In the 18 World Cup qualifying matches between Colombia and Venezuela, the 'Cafeteros' have won nine matches, while the 'Vinotinto' have obtained three victories; in addition, there have been six draws. Who will win on Thursday, September 7th?
Last 5 matches between Colombia and Venezuela in the Eliminatory rounds
- Venezuela 0-1 Colombia | Qualifications for Qatar 2022
- Colombia 3-0 Venezuela | Qualifications for Qatar 2022
- Venezuela 0-0 Colombia | Qualifications for Russia 2018
- Colombia 2-0 Venezuela | Qualifications for Russia 2018
- Venezuela 1-0 Colombia | Qualifications for Brazil 2014
Colombia: list of called-up players
Néstor Lorenzo begins a new process at the helm of the Colombian national team, which will debut in the Eliminatory rounds against Venezuela and then visit Chile in Santiago. Here is the list of called-up players for the 'Cafeteros':
Lineups for Colombia vs. Venezuela
- Colombia: C. Vargas; D. Muñoz, Y. Mina, J. Locumí, D. Machado; J. Lerma, M. Uribe, J. Cuadrado; J. Arias, L. Díaz, and R. Borré.
- Venezuela: R. Romo; W. Ángel, Y. Osorio, Y. Herrera, J. Savarino; T. Rincón, D. Machís, J. Martínez; L. Mago, A. González, S. Rondón.
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