Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
All eyes will be on Neo Quimica Arena when Brazil and Colombia take on each other in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Brazil have dropped only two points in the process, and, as a result, they are on the right track to secure automatic qualification for the next year’s showpiece tournament. The Selecao rolled over Uruguay 4-1 in their last group game, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as hot favourites to win Friday’s qualifier.
Leeds United winger Raphinha should keep his place in the starting XI, while Real Madrid rising star Junior Vinicius has been left out of the squad. PSG defender Marquinhos is widely expected to return to the starting XI. Los Cafeteros, on the other hand, have drawn each of the previous three group games. Colombia, though, are not regarded as good travelers, and they are unlikely to spoil Brazil’s party in Sao Paulo. All key players Falcao, Zapata, Cuadrado, and Lerma made the cut, with fit-again ace James Rodriguez returning to the squad.
Highlighted Player (Neymar):
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar who plays for PSG as a winger. The pacey footballer, who is capable of playing as a centre forward as well, is well known his creativity, passing and finishing. Neymar was born in Mogi das Cruzes on 5 February, 1992 and he began his senior career at Santos. After scoring 54 goals in 103 appearances for the Brazilian outfit, he joined Barcelona in 2013.
The Brazilian ace signed a five-year deal with the Catalan outfit and he has been playing for the La Liga giants ever since. Neymar the 2014/2015 Champions League trophy with Barcelona and that is considered his biggest success. It has to be noted that he clinched the FIFA Club World Cup trophy with Barca as well.
Speaking of his international career, the Barcelona star made his Brazil debut on 10 August, 2010 against USA and it has to be noted that he scored on his debut. In 2013 he won FIFA Confederations Cup with the Brazilian national team. Neymar was born on 5 February, 1992.
Highlighted Team (Colombia):
Seleccion de futbol Colombia has stepped on to the international scene in 1938 with its competitive debut against Mexico. Colombia has in recent years become a national symbol of strength representing country’s efforts to fight the negative reputation.
Passionate about their football team, Colombians have formed a huge fan base which enjoyed in their team’s impressive run to the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals at the competition in which Real Madrid star James Rodriguez was awarded the Golden Boot for most goals and the Best Goal of the Tournament awards. Jose Pekerman’s team has also been named the Fair Play team at the same event.
The fans were pretty disappointed to see their team reach the quarter-final stage at the 2015 Copa America though as Colombia crashed out in disappointing fashion losing to Argentina after a penalty kick. Radamel Falcao remains the most prominent star of the current team despite his poor spells with Manchester United and Chelsea respectively. Monaco striker is also the team’s top scorer with 25 goals added to his name.