Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time in Bogotá and Florida at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
- In Colombia, the game airs on GOL Caracol and Canal RCN, with additional coverage in other markets via DIRECTV Deportes.
- Luis Díaz is expected to start for Colombia, with James Rodríguez, Jhon Córdoba and Jhon Arias projected to lead the attack.
- New Zealand will be without six regulars due to physical issues, including Chris Wood, Tim Payne, Liberato Cacace, Callum McCowatt, Alex Paulsen and Ryan Thomas.
- Coach Darren Bazeley framed the fixture as a valuable test ahead of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the need to evaluate responses to different challenges.