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October 12, 2023 6:40 PM ET

⌚ 90+6'

Colombia had a chance! Davinson Sanchez's header after a cross from Jorge Carrascal, but Santiago Mele appeared to catch the ball.

October 12, 2023 6:31 PM ET

⌚ 90+4'

URUGUAY HAD A CHANCE! Nicolás De La Cruz's shot went just wide of the left post.

October 12, 2023 6:29 PM ET

🅿️⚽ 90+1'

GOOOOOOAL for Uruguay! Darwin Núñez! The striker scores from the penalty spot.

October 12, 2023 6:27 PM ET

🔁 90'

Change in Colombia. Álvaro Montero enters and Jhon Arias leaves.

October 12, 2023 6:25 PM ET

🅿️🟥 86'

PENALTY FOR URUGUAY! Camilo Vargas brings down an opponent in the box and receives a second yellow card.

October 12, 2023 6:25 PM ET

🔁 81'

Double change in Colombia. Jorge Carrascal and Luis Sinisterra replace James Rodríguez and Rafael Santos Borré.

October 12, 2023 6:16 PM ET

⌚ 78'

Uruguay had a chance. A quick start by the visiting team, which ended with a shot by Giorgian De Arrascaeta that went wide.

October 12, 2023 6:14 PM ET

🔁 72'

Double change in Uruguay. Matias Vecino and Maximiliano Araújo replace Brian Rodríguez and Manuel Ugarte.

October 12, 2023 6:07 PM ET

🔁 67'

Change in Colombia. Richard Ríos replaces Matheus Uribe.

October 12, 2023 6:02 PM ET

⌚ 63'

BALL TO THE POST AGAIN! Jhon Arias had it! He shot over the goalkeeper, but the crossbar denied him the goal.

October 12, 2023 6:01 PM ET

⌚ 62'

James Rodríguez shot inside the box with his right foot and the ball hit the left upright.

October 12, 2023 6:00 PM ET

🔁 61'

Change in Uruguay. Giorgian De Arrascaeta replaces Nahitan Nández.

October 12, 2023 5:59 PM ET

⌚ 60'

COLOMBIA MISSED IT! Unbelievable chance wasted by Luis Diaz after being alone in front of the goalkeeper. His shot went wide.

October 12, 2023 5:58 PM ET

⚽ 52'

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL for Colombia! The midfielder scores with a right-footed shot after being left with a rebound in the area.

October 12, 2023 5:51 PM ET

⌚ 51'

Uruguay had a chance! Cristian Olivera's shot was well saved by Camilo Vargas.

October 12, 2023 5:49 PM ET

⚽ 47'

GOOOOAL for Uruguay, Mathías Olivera! The goal was on the bench. The defender scores with a header after a cross from a corner kick taken from the left.

October 12, 2023 5:44 PM ET

Second half begins

The second half of the match is underway. There were two changes in Uruguay. Cristian Olivera and Mathías Olivera came on in place of Facundo Pellistri and Joaquín Piquerez.

October 12, 2023 5:42 PM ET

⌚ 45+2'

End of the first half. Colombia wins for now in the Metropolitano against Uruguay by the minimum difference.

October 12, 2023 5:24 PM ET

⌚ 45+2'

COLOMBIA HAD IT! Incredible save by Santiago Mele from a header by Rafael Santos Borré, after a cross by James Rodríguez.

October 12, 2023 5:23 PM ET

⌚ 45+1'

Uruguay came close. Brian Rodriguez's shot was calmly caught by Camilo Vargas.

October 12, 2023 5:22 PM ET

⌚ 40'

Last five minutes of the first half. Colombia gains a little more confidence, but Uruguay does not change its way of playing.

October 12, 2023 5:19 PM ET

⚽ 35'

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL for Colombia! JAMES RODRIGUEZ! The midfielder appeared near the box and after a cross from Santiago Arias, he brought the ball down and shot with his left foot to the left post to beat Santiago Mele.

October 12, 2023 5:11 PM ET

⌚ 30'

Uruguay had it! Again Camilo Vargas appeared to save a shot, this time by Facundo Pellistri.

October 12, 2023 5:07 PM ET

⌚ 25'

Colombia came close. James Rodriguez's shot went just wide of the left post.

October 12, 2023 5:05 PM ET

⌚ 20'

The score remains tied. Still goalless.

October 12, 2023 5:04 PM ET

⌚ 16'

URUGUAY HAD IT! A masterful save by Camilo Vargas from a shot by Brian Rodríguez.

October 12, 2023 4:56 PM ET

⌚ 15'

Colombia had a chance! Matheus Uribe's shot went wide right.

October 12, 2023 4:56 PM ET

8'

Yellow card. Camilo Vargas was cautioned in Colombia.

October 12, 2023 4:45 PM ET

⌚ 5'

First minutes of the match. Colombia tries to hold the ball against a compact block of Uruguay.

October 12, 2023 4:39 PM ET

Match srarts

The match between Colombia and Uruguay gets underway.

October 12, 2023 4:34 PM ET

Clothing

To be confirmed.

October 12, 2023 4:32 PM ET

Match officials

Referee: Piero Maza 
Assistant No.1: Claudio Urrutia
Assistant No.2: Miguel Rocha
Fourth Official: Felipe González
VAR: Juan Lara
Assistant VAR: Edison Cisternas

October 12, 2023 4:31 PM ET

Temas on the field

The players of Colombia and Uruguay take the field at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.

October 12, 2023 4:31 PM ET

All set

The teams will be taking the field in a few moments. Both teams have already finished their warm-up stage. Everything is ready for the match.

October 12, 2023 4:17 PM ET

Substitutes - Uruguay

01. Sergio Rochet (GK), 12. Franco Israel (GK), 03. Bruno Méndez, 05. Matías Vecino, 06. Lucas Olaza, 10. Giorgian De Arrascaeta, 13. Maximiliano Araújo, 14. Cristian Canobbio, 16. Matías Olivera, 17. Cristian Olivera, 19. Santiago Bueno, 21. Facundo Torres.

October 12, 2023 4:15 PM ET

Starting XI - Uruguay

1-4-3-3
| 23. Santiago Mele |
| 04. Ronald Araújo | 02. Sebastián Cáceres |
| 08. Nahitan Nández |                | 22. Joaquín Piquerez |
| 15. Federico Valverde | 20. Manuel Ugarte | 07. Nicolás De La Cruz |
| 11. Facundo Pellistri | 09. Darwin Núñez | 18. Brian Rodríguez |

Coach: Marcelo Bielsa

October 12, 2023 4:15 PM ET

Substitutes - Colombia

01. Álvaro Montero (GK), 21. Kevin Mier (GK), 03. Yerson Mosquera, 06. Deiver Machado, 08. Jorge Carrascal, 09. Luis Sinisterra, 13. Willer Ditta, 14. Jhon Jader Durán, 16. Kevin castaño, 17. Yaser Asprilla 20. Richard Ríos, 21. Mateo Cassierra.

October 12, 2023 4:06 PM ET

Starting XI - Colombia

1-4-1-2-3
| 12. Camilo Vargas |
| 04. Santiago Arias | 02. Carlos Cuesta | 23. Davinson Sánchez | 18. Frank Fabra |
| 05. Wilmar Barrios |
| 15. Mateus Uribe | 11. Jhon Arias |
| 10. James Rodríguez | 19. Rafael Santos Borré | 07. Luis Díaz |

Coach: Néstor Lorenzo

October 12, 2023 4:03 PM ET

Dressing rooms ready

October 12, 2023 3:59 PM ET

Statements - Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay Coach)

"In Barranquilla we will have difficulties, but we will try to play in the opponent's field. We will not speculate. We are not going to give up the idea we have".

"I dream that we win in Colombia and that we can be better than Brazil, it is my illusion, and I always ask myself if that illusion has support in the design of the team and I am convinced that it does. Without kidding myself, I think that in this case for the two matches Uruguay is in a position to dream".

"The objective is going to be the same, we are going to try to play a leading role, to attack, to play in the opponent's field, not to speculate and that the deficit we have to solve, we can do it".

October 12, 2023 3:55 PM ET

Statements - Néstor Lorenzo (Colombia Coach)

"The match will be intense, regardless of the weather conditions, both teams will propose similar things. Whoever wins the duel in the strong areas will be the one to take the result."

"This schedule was chosen because in past years we have done well with this schedule, we have always had better adaptation to the heat. The concern is dehydration, but we have worked with the medical staff to try to play well in these conditions."

"The number of players competing is a factor, there is also the league, the teammates, but when you make the list you have to cut for one side. Everyone is locked in and I hope they continue at a good level. No one is vetoed here, on the contrary, we are open to call the best players".

"Bielsa is a great coach, he has set a style wherever he has coached. I don't know him personally, but I remember that he coached the Newell's reserve team while I was in the Argentinos reserve team with Pékerman and they were great matches. Bielsa had a more dynamic style than José. I admire him as a coach because he got the most out of the players".

October 12, 2023 3:50 PM ET

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October 12, 2023 3:40 PM ET

Tune in here Colombia vs Uruguay Updates!

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for the Colombia vs Uruguay live match, as well as the latest information from the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez Stadium. Don't miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL's coverage.

October 12, 2023 3:35 PM ET

How to watch Colombia vs Uruguay Live Stream on TV and Online?

The Colombia vs Uruguay match will not be broadcast on television.

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October 12, 2023 3:30 PM ET

What time is Colombia vs Uruguay match for 2026 World Cup South American Qualifiers?

This is the start time of the game Colombia vs Uruguay of October 12th, 2023 in several countries:

Argentina: 5:30 PM on TyC Sports Argentina and TyC Sports Play
Bolivia: 4:30 PM
Brazil: 5:30 PM on SporTV, Canais Globo, NOW NET e Claro
Chile: 5:30 PM on Chilevision and Paramount +
Colombia: 3:30 PM on Caracol TV, RCN TV, Caracol Play and Deportes RCN En Vivo
Ecuador: 3:30 PM on Canal del Futbol
USA (ET): 4:30 PM
Spain: 10:30 PM on Movistar Liga de Campeones, Movistar+
Mexico: 2:30 PM
Paraguay: 4:30 PM on Tropicalia
Peru: 3:30 PM on Movistar Deportes Peru, Movistar Play
Uruguay: 5:30 PM on Antel TV, DIRECTV Sports Uruguay, NS Eventos 1, AUF TV
Venezuela: 4:30 PM on Venevision

October 12, 2023 3:25 PM ET

Squad List - Uruguay

October 12, 2023 3:20 PM ET

Squad List - Colombia

October 12, 2023 3:15 PM ET

Colombia vs Uruguay history

These two teams have met on 44 occasions. The statistics are in favor of Uruguay, which has emerged victorious on 20 occasions, while Colombia has won on 12 occasions, leaving a balance of _ draws.

In the South American qualifiers...

Referring only to the times they have faced each other in the South American qualifiers, we count 20 duels, where the numbers are in favor of Uruguay with eight victories, while Colombia has won five, for a balance of seven draws.

If we take into account the number of times Colombia has been at home against Uruguay in the South American qualifiers, there are 10 matches, where the Cafeteros have the advantage with four wins over the two that the Charrúas have won, and the four draws that have taken place.

The last five encounters on Colombian have produced the following results:

Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Colombia 0-3 Uruguay.

Russia 2018 Qualifiers: Colombia 2-2 Uruguay

Brazil 2014 Qualifiers: Colombia 4-0 Uruguay

South Africa 2010 Qualifiers: Colombia 0-1 Uruguay

Germany 2006 Qualifiers: Colombia 5-0 Uruguay

October 12, 2023 3:10 PM ET

Uruguay

Uruguay arrived at the beginning of the week in the city of Barranquilla. The team coached by Marcelo Bielsa has an important task, especially knowing that they have just lost to Ecuador as visitors in somewhat similar conditions. Getting a point out of their visit to Colombia would give enormous merit to the extensive and hard work they have done preparing for this match.

The non-call-up of Luis Suarez remains a surprise for Uruguayan fans. However, the team still has good players, with whom they hope to perform well.

October 12, 2023 3:05 PM ET

Colombia

The Colombian national team has had a good start in the World Cup qualifiers. Teams are asked to win at home and draw away from home at least, and the team coached by Nestor Lorenzo has achieved that in the first matches against Venezuela and Chile respectively.

With some obligatory and, of course, technical novelties, the tricolor will face a new challenge. And the fact is that facing Marcelo Bielsa's teams has been very complex for the Colombian team, and with a roster like the one Uruguay has, it will always be a very careful rival, so it will have to bring out the virtues it had managed to incorporate before the beginning of the road to the next World Cup.

October 12, 2023 3:00 PM ET

The match will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez

The Colombia vs Uruguay match will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, located in the city of Barranquilla, in the department of Atlántico, Colombia. This venue, inaugurated in 1986, has a capacity for 46,700 spectators.

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October 12, 2023 2:55 PM ET

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October 12, 2023 2:50 PM ET
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