Colombia closed out their World Cup warm-up schedule on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Jordan in San Diego, a polished final tune-up that was more about rhythm, confidence, and staying healthy than chasing spectacle. Jhon Arias scored both goals, and most importantly for N\u00e9stor Lorenzo\u2019s staff, the team emerged without injuries as they head into a World Cup full of ambition.<\/p>\n
The result rounded out a strong build-up for a side that now looks ready to compete for the top spot in a group featuring Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo. Colombia\u2019s opening match comes against Uzbekistan on June 17 in Mexico City, meaning it’s more than a week until they play again. Their first two matches are in Mexico before the marquee meeting with Portugal<\/a> in Miami, which is shaping up to be the hottest ticket of the tournament and the most expensive of the group stage.<\/p>\n Against Jordan, Colombia looked organized, patient, and comfortable in control for long stretches. The match in San Diego, played in front of 24,000 Colombian fans, never really felt like a highly competitive contest. It had the feel of a celebration for La Sele rather than a stern test against a side making its World Cup debut. Jordan<\/a> defended bravely and maintained a clear structure, but they also lacked enough attacking variety to truly punish Colombia. They created a couple of awkward chances, yet Colombia mostly handled the danger without stress. Jordan, with limited attacking options, may struggle in their group with the star packed Argentina, and solid Austria and Algeria sides.<\/p>\n That clean defensive performance mattered just as much as the goals. Colombia had already shown in their first warm-up game, a 3-1 win<\/a> over a lackluster Costa Rica, a team that missed out<\/a> on the World Cup, in Bogot\u00e1\u2019s El Camp\u00edn, that they can score against organized opposition. In that game, Luis Su\u00e1rez (Sporting CP), D\u00e1vinson S\u00e1nchez, and Luis D\u00edaz (Bayern Munich) all found the net, but the back line also showed some vulnerabilities that would be costly against elite World Cup teams. The Jordan match offered a more reassuring picture, with Colombia looking steadier and more in control at the back.<\/p>\n There are still selection questions for Lorenzo to sort out before the tournament begins. Gustavo Puerta has pushed to claim a starting role in midfield, while Richard R\u00edos has not been at his sharpest. Luis D\u00edaz remains a dangerous wide option, even if his influence can be limited at times when he is isolated on the wing. James Rodr\u00edguez is still the natural starting No. 10, though his current form and fitness remain a concern, even if his ceiling, in terms of footballing magic<\/a>, is still higher than almost anyone else in the squad.<\/p>\nColombia Dictates Play Against Jordan<\/h2>\n