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France lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for friendly as Kylian Mbappe nears Olivier Giroud's all-time goal record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's international friendly against Colombia.Mar 27, 10:37
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Preview:Colombia vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendly between Colombia and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 09:54
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Preview:Colombia vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Colombia and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 13:24
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Wolves transfer news: Jhon Arias needed Molineux exit ahead of World Cup, hints Colombia manager
Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo hints that Jhon Arias needed to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers during the winter transfer window to boost his chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup.Feb 28, 10:43
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Top 10 World Cup goals of all time, six months before the 2026 tournament begins
Six months out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.Dec 5, 20:08
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for next year's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.Nov 18, 22:00
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Preview:Colombia vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Colombia and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 21:55
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Preview:Canada vs Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 10:47
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Preview:Mexico vs Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 12:21
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The story of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Six automatic qualifiers decided, who will advance to the playoffs?
Following the conclusion of CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying, Sports Mole takes a look at the story from South America over the past two years.Sep 12, 10:40
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Preview:Venezuela vs Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Venezuela and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 18:47
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Preview:Colombia vs Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Colombia and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 13:50
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Argentina vs. Colombia: Lionel Messi's record against Los Cafeteros
Sports Mole looks back at Lionel Messi's career record against Colombia.Jun 13, 12:15
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Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - and who could join them in the autumn?
Ahead of the next batch of World Cup qualifiers, Sports Mole looks at who has already reached next summer's finals, and who could join them.Jun 11, 14:28
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Argentina vs. Colombia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Colombia.Jun 9, 19:57
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Argentina vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for World Cup qualifier as Lionel Messi makes return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up against Colombia.Jun 9, 11:04
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Preview:Colombia vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Colombia and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 11:48
Preview:Colombia vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 22, 23:46
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Liverpool injury news: What's the latest on Alisson Becker's worrying head injury?
Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar provides an update on the head injury that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker suffered against Colombia.Mar 21, 12:38
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Brazil vs. Colombia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Brazil and Colombia.Mar 18, 13:22
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