France beat Colombia 3-1 to showcase firepower and squad depth

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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France defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly match in Landover, Maryland, showcasing their attacking strength and squad depth before coach Didier Deschamps names the World Cup squad in May. Desire Doue scored twice, and Marcus Thuram added another goal for France, who fielded a completely changed starting lineup. Doue's first goal was deflected in by a Colombian defender, while Thuram scored with a header before assisting Doue's second. Colombia's Jaminton Campaz scored a consolation goal shortly before Kylian Mbappe entered the game as a substitute. Mbappe, who recently returned from injury, remains one goal shy of tying Olivier Giroud's all-time France scoring record.

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Mbappe is one goal away from equalling France's all-time scoring record.

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Kylian Mbappe made a late substitute appearance for France.

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Marcus Thuram scored one goal for France.

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Desire Doue scored two goals for France.

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France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly match.

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Real Madrid 30% Olivier Giroud 30% Brazil 30% Daniel Munoz 40% Maghnes Akliouche 40% Jaminton Campaz 40% Didier Deschamps ×250% Colombia ×470% Marcus Thuram ×370% Kylian Mbappe ×570% Desire Doue ×480% France ×890%

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france 100% football 90% colombia 80% squad depth 70% friendly match 70% attacking firepower 70% desire doue 60% marcus thuram 60% kylian mbappe 60% didier deschamps 50%

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