Colombia faces Paraguay in an international friendly on Friday, October 2, 2026, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET from Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. In the United States, the match is available only on pay-per-view through TrillerTV and Fubo, with no linear television broadcast. Both teams are rebuilding after round-of-16 exits at the 2026 World Cup.
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| Match | Colombia vs Paraguay |
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| U.S. TV | None |
| U.S. Stream | TrillerTV (PPV) / Fubo (PPV) |
| Venue | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey |
Where to Watch Colombia vs Paraguay
The only confirmed U.S. viewing options are pay-per-view streams. TrillerTV has an official event page for the match with coverage beginning at 7:50 PM ET in English and Spanish, and Fubo also lists the match as a pay-per-view event. There is no U.S. linear television broadcast, and the match is not on ViX, which has no confirmed rights to this fixture.
Why this match matters
Both teams are starting over after the 2026 World Cup. Colombia fell to Switzerland on penalties in the round of 16, and the aftermath has been dramatic: James Rodriguez retired from international football on September 15, and Juan Fernando Quintero announced his own retirement earlier in September. Luis Diaz has been rested for this window, and the squad includes 11 debutants. Paraguay lost 1-0 to France in the round of 16 after stunning Germany on penalties in the round of 32, and coach Gustavo Alfaro has since been renewed through 2030, giving this cycle rare continuity.
For Colombia, this is the first look at life without its golden generation. For Paraguay, it is a chance to show the France performance was no fluke and that Alfaro’s project is ahead of schedule.
Recent form: Colombia
Colombia’s September window brought a 1-1 draw with Mexico on September 26, a respectable result for such an experimental squad. The World Cup ended in the round of 16 with the penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland. With James and Quintero retired and Diaz rested, the creative burden falls on a new generation, and 11 players could make their senior debuts across this window.
Recent form: Paraguay
Paraguay’s trajectory is more settled. After the round-of-16 exit to France, Alfaro’s side returned in September with a 2-0 win over Bolivia on September 27, with Miguel Almiron scoring both goals. Alfaro’s renewal through 2030 signals institutional backing, and the squad has a clearer identity than at any point in the last decade.
Team news
Colombia’s squad is the story: without James Rodriguez and Juan Fernando Quintero (both retired), without the rested Luis Diaz, and with 11 debutants, this is the most experimental Colombia selection in years. The September 26 draw with Mexico showed the young side can compete, but Paraguay is a step up in organization.
Paraguay has no such upheaval. Miguel Almiron arrives in form after his brace against Bolivia, and Alfaro has kept the core of the World Cup squad together. Continuity is Paraguay’s biggest advantage in this matchup.
What to watch
The key battle is Colombia’s inexperience against Paraguay’s structure. Alfaro has built one of South America’s most disciplined defensive units, the kind that held France to a single goal at the World Cup, and an experimental Colombia attack could struggle to break it down. If Colombia’s debutants play with freedom, though, their individual talent could produce moments.
Set pieces and transitions will likely decide it. Paraguay is dangerous when Almiron finds space between the lines, while Colombia’s best chances may come from the energy of players with everything to prove.
Head to head
Colombia and Paraguay have met around 50 times, with Colombia holding the historical edge (sources differ slightly on the exact totals). Recent meetings have been tight: 2-2 in March 2025 World Cup qualifying, a 2-1 Colombia win at the 2024 Copa America, a 1-0 Colombia win in November 2023 World Cup qualifying, and a 2-0 Colombia friendly win in November 2022.
Prediction
Prediction: Colombia 1-1 Paraguay. Paraguay’s organization under Alfaro makes them hard to beat, but Colombia’s young talent at a diaspora-friendly venue should be good enough for a draw.
FAQ
When is Colombia vs Paraguay? Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM PT).
Where can I watch Colombia vs Paraguay in the U.S.? The match is available on pay-per-view through TrillerTV and Fubo. There is no U.S. linear TV broadcast.
Is Colombia vs Paraguay on ViX? No. ViX has no confirmed rights to this fixture.
Where is the game being played? Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
