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France Triumphs 3-1 Over Colombia in Friendly Match

3/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Désiré Doué scored twice (29th and 54th minutes) for France.
Marcus Thuram added another for France.
Jaminton Campaz scored a late consolation for Colombia in the 77th minute.
Didier Deschamps praised France's performance and depth as Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga featured, and Mbappé nearly scored late.

History

Historical Context

France's historic victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, held from June 10 to July 12, marked their first title, defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final at Stade de France. Coach Aimé Jacquet led a team featuring Zinedine Zidane, who scored twice. This triumph established France as a football powerhouse, paving the way for future stars like Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga.

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Story summary

France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Désiré Doué scored twice (29th and 54th minutes) for France.
Marcus Thuram added another for France.
Jaminton Campaz scored a late consolation for Colombia in the 77th minute.
Didier Deschamps praised France's performance and depth as Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga featured, and Mbappé nearly scored late.

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