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River defeats Millonarios 1-0 in preseason friendly in Montevideo
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River Plate started 2026 with a 1-0 victory over Millonarios at Montevideo's Gran Parque Central, in the Serie Río de la Plata. The goal came from a penalty converted by Gonzalo Montiel, in a match that allowed debuts for reinforcements and juveniles under Marcelo Gallardo's guidance. Young goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán shone in goal amid Franco Armani's injury.
France's national team defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly match held in Washington, with goals from Désiré Doué (twice) and Marcus Thuram. This marks Colombia's second loss in their last 11 games and raises concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Colombia pulled one back through Jáminton Campaz in the 77th minute.
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South Africa's Bafana Bafana held Panama to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, marking the start of their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oswin Appollis equalised three minutes into the second half after Panama took an early lead.