Néstor Lorenzo's self-criticism after the first friendly match of his new era with the Colombian national team: "Mexico outplayed us"

The Colombia national football team played to a 1-1 draw against Mexico in an international friendly match held in Baltimore. The fixture marked the debut of Argentine coach Néstor Lorenzo and served as the team's first preparatory match in the cycle following their exit in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Following the encounter, coach Lorenzo offered a candid self-assessment, acknowledging that Mexico outperformed his squad while noting that the team still displayed positive signs for the future. Despite the draw, both national teams saw a minor deduction of 0.14 points in the FIFA world rankings, where Colombia maintained its 11th position.