Colombia vs Paraguay - Friendlies

The Friendlies returns to the home ground on October 3, 2026, where Colombia and Paraguay will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Both camps will view the Friendlies meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Paraguay will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers struggled to find her rhythm, going 5-for-13 for 15 points in the loss.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Colombia and Paraguay have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman M. Sabitzer — 3 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has thanked AS Monaco after his contract was terminated by the club.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With positions in the Friendlies table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.