Colombia closed out its international friendly schedule with an impressive 2-0 victory over Peru on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at NU Stadium in Miami, Florida.
After a scoreless first half, Colombia broke through in the 57th minute when Samuel Velásquez delivered a spectacular volley to give his team the lead. Peru’s hopes of mounting a comeback suffered a setback when defender Miguel Araujo was sent off in the 65th minute, leaving the team with ten players.
Colombia capitalized on its advantage, with Daniel Arcila adding a second goal in stoppage time to seal the victory. The win marked a strong finish to Colombia’s three-match U.S. tour following a draw against Mexico and a narrow loss to Paraguay.
The matchup brought two South American rivals together in South Florida, giving soccer fans an opportunity to experience international competition while both national teams continued preparing for future challenges.
