A Test Before the Tournament
The desert nation of Jordan will meet Colombia in a friendly on Sunday, a match that arrives just days before the global tournament kicks off. For the Jordanian side, the encounter represents a chance to break a four‑game winless run that has left coach Abdullah Abu Zema under pressure to spark a turnaround.
Colombia, fresh from a 3‑1 victory over Costa Rica that snapped a two‑match slump, will look to carry that momentum into the fixture. Star forward Luis Diaz has been in sparkling form, netting and assisting in the first half against Costa Rica, while veteran James Rodriguez provided the decisive pass for Luis Suarez’s third goal.
Jordan’s captain Musa Al‑Tamaari, a veteran with 24 goals in 91 internationals, is expected to be the main threat for the Desert Knights. His experience could test Colombia’s defense, which has been sharpened by recent attacking displays.
The game will be staged on U.S. soil, with reports indicating that the match will take place in Florida, a venue that has previously hosted several preparatory contests for teams heading to the World Cup. The choice of location underscores the growing trend of using American stadiums as logistical hubs for final warm‑ups.
Beyond the on‑field storylines, the fixture also highlights the role of governing bodies such as FIFA in coordinating international calendars, ensuring that clubs and national sides can fine‑tune their squads without conflicting with domestic leagues.