Although none of the major national team tournaments were played in 2023 (World Cup, Copa América), the year was full of activity for South American teams. The first half saw several friendly matches played around FIFA dates, while in recent months the focus has been on the start of the qualifying rounds. Because of these commitments, all teams in the region have lost at least once… except Colombia.
Surprisingly, the coffee team did not suffer a defeat from the first game in January to the last game in mid-December. Neither Argentina, the reigning world champion, nor other important teams such as Brazil or Uruguay were able to repeat the success of the Colombian team.
The Colombian team achieved historic results this year, such as their first win against Brazil in qualifying. Photo: EFE
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How many games did the Colombian team play in 2023?
This year between friendly games according to dates Fifa and South American qualifiers, Néstor Lorenzo's team played a total of 13 games. Their record was 8 wins and 5 draws.
- United States – Colombia 0-0 | 01/28/23
- South Korea – Colombia 2:2 | 03/24/23
- Japan – Colombia 1:2 | 03/28/23
- Colombia – Iraq 1-0 | 06/16/23
- Germany – Colombia 0:2 | 06/20/23
- Colombia – Venezuela 1-0 | 09/07/23
- Chile – Colombia 0-0 | 09/12/23
- Colombia – Uruguay 2-2 | 10/12/23
- Ecuador – Colombia 0-0 | 10/17/23
- Colombia – Brazil 2:1 | 11/16/23
- Paraguay – Colombia 0-1 | 11/21/23
- Colombia – Venezuela 1-0 | 12/10/23
- Mexico – Colombia 2:3 | 12/16/23.
Where does Colombia rank in the FIFA rankings?
In the latest update of the men's team world rankings, FIFA placed the Colombian team at number 14, making it the fourth best team in Conmebol, behind only Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
Which teams remained undefeated in 2023?
In addition to Colombia, three other national representatives from Europe completed 2023 without defeats. These are Portugal, Belgium and England, who have not lost in friendly matches or in the European Championship qualification.