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Colombian National Team receives warm welcome ahead of match in Mexico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Colombian National Team receives warm welcome ahead of match in Mexico

Summary

The Colombian National Team arrived in Mexico on June 17 for a match against Uzbekistan at Estadio Ciudad de México. Colombian fans greeted the team with a warm welcome as they arrived at their hotel. The team conducted a training session at Club América's facilities in Coapa. Head coach Néstor Lorenzo expressed confidence in the squad's readiness, stating, 'we’re doing well, we have 26 lions.'

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Key Details

•Colombia faces Uzbekistan on June 17.
•The match takes place at Estadio Ciudad de México.
•Fans surprised the team with a large welcome.
•Colombia trained at Club América's facilities.
•Néstor Lorenzo feels confident about the team's readiness.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Mexico welcome Colombia amid a festive atmosphere

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The Colombian National Team arrived in Mexico this Tuesday to play its match against Uzbekistan at Estadio Ciudad de México on June 17.Colombian fans surprised Los Cafeteros with a big welcome as the...
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