Paraguay claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Colombia on Friday, October 2, 2026, in an international friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
The South American rivals battled through a scoreless first half before Paraguay’s Hugo Benítez broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Colombian goalkeeper Aldair Quintana stopped his initial attempt.
Colombia pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages but struggled to convert its opportunities, allowing Paraguay to secure the victory with a disciplined defensive performance.
The match provided both national teams an opportunity to evaluate talent and build toward future international competitions while bringing an exciting South American soccer rivalry to fans in the New York metropolitan area.
