Japan has defeated Colombia in their opening group game on Tuesday with Kagawa and Osako scoring either side of Juan Quintero’s goal. Colombia started the game on backfoot when Carlos Sanchez got sent off for a straight red for handball inside the box in just 3rd minute of the match. Colombia now play Poland and Senegal in their remaining two games and must win both to qualify for next round.
Colombia are set to start their world cup 2018 campaign with the opening game against Japan on Tuesday, 19th June 2018 at the Mordovia Arena in what should be a cracking opening of what is a very competitive Group H. Poland and Senegal are the other two teams in the group who play later in the day. This group is as open as any other in the world cup and any of the four teams are capable of qualifying from this one.
Colombia vs Japan Preview: Colombia have become a very good side under manager José Pékerman who took over back in 2012 and helped Colombia to qualify back to back world cups after they missed out on previous three. Since he took charge he helped Colombia back in the reckoning on world stage. Colombia’s potential starting lineup is made of players from the top european clubs and that is always a good sign when assessing teams in world cups.
Japan on the other hand are not the team they use to be and lack the experience at this stage. Four years ago when these two meet in Brazil, Colombia hammered Japan 4-1 thanks to outstanding performance by James Rodriguez who will be key to Colombia’s chances again.
Colombia Upcoming Match Schedule: Colombia start their World Cup campaign with the opening game against Japan, they take on Poland and Senegal in the remaining two matches in a bid to qualify for knockout stages.
Colombia vs Japan – Group G
Date: Monday, 19th June 2018 – Time: 19:00 uk time
TV Channels: BBC (UK), Fox (US)
Colombia vs Poland – Group G
Date: Sunday, 24 June 2018 – Time: 13:00 uk time
TV Channels: BBC (UK), Fox (US)
Colombia vs Senegal – Group G
Date: Thursday, 28 June 2018 – Time: 19:00 uk time
TV Channels: ITV (UK), Fox (US)
| MATCHES | DATE | RESULTS |
| vs Japan (Group game) | 19 June 2018 | To be played |
| vs Poland (Group game) | 24 June 2018 | To be played |
| vs Senegal (Group game) | 28 June 2018 | To be played |
| Round of 16 (TBA) | 03 or 04 July | TBA |
| Quarterfinal (TBA) | 06 or 07 July | TBA |
| Semifinals (TBA) | 10 or 11 July | TBA |
