Colombia vs Panama: Preview, predictions and team news

  • Colombia topped Group D with two wins and one draw
  • Panama escaped from Group C with a shock upset over the USMNT
  • The winning side will go on to play the winner of Uruguay vs Brazil
Colombia and Panama clash in the quarterfinals
Colombia and Panama clash in the quarterfinals / Getty Images
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A place in the Copa America semi-finals is up for grabs this weekend when Colombia take on Panama at State Farm Stadium.

Colombia are coming off a group stage in which they collected seven points with wins over Paraguay and Costa Rica and a draw against tournament favorites Brazil. The South American nation will need James Rodriguez to turn back the clock once more if they are to get past a tricky Panama side.

Panama, on the other hand, shocked Copa America viewers as they joined Uruguay from Group C in reaching the quarter-finals. After their defeat to Uruguay, Thomas Christiansen's side regained their confidence with an incredible 2-1 upset over the USMNT and a comfortable 3-1 triumph over Bolivia.

Here's 90min's preview of Colombia vs Panama at Copa America 2024.


What time does Colombia vs Panama kick off?

  • Location: Glendale, Arizona
  • Stadium: State Farm Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, July 6
  • Kick-off time: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. BST

Colombia vs Panama H2H record

* There has been just one meeting between Colombia and Panama.

Last meeting: Colombia 3-0 Panama (3 June 2019) - International Friendlies


Current form (all competitions)

Colombia

Panama

Brazil 1-1 Colombia - 02/07/2024

Bolivia 1-3 Panama - 01/07/2024

Colombia 3-0 Costa Rica - 28/06/2024

Panama 2-1 USMNT - 27/06/2024

Colombia 2-1 Paraguay - 24/06/2024

Uruguay 3-1 Panama - 23/06/2024

Colombia 3-0 Bolivia - 15/06/2024

Montserrat 1-3 Panama - 09/06/2024

USMNT 1-5 Colombia - 08/06/2024

Panama 2-0 Guyana - 06/06/2024

How to watch Colombia vs Panama on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United States

FS1, TUDN, Univision, Fox Sports App, Fubo, Vix

United Kingdom

N/A


Colombia team news

Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma misses out through yellow card accumulation / Omar Vega/GettyImages

Jefferson Lerma picked his second yellow card in the 1-1 draw vs Brazil, meaning he will miss the quarter-final clash vs Panama but will be available for selection should Colombia progress.

Defender Jhon Lucumi is a doubt for the contest as he's still dealing with a knock.


Colombia predicted lineup vs Panama

Colombia predicted lineup vs Panama ( 4-3-3 ): Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Uribe, Arias; Rodriguez, Cordoba, Diaz.


Panama team news

Adalberto Carrasquilla
Carrasquilla returns from suspension / Hector Vivas/GettyImages

Panama will gladly welcome Adalberto 'Coco' Carrasquilla back into their starting lineup after the versatile player missed their win over Bolivia. The Houston Dynamo figure was sent off in Panama's upset win over the USA, but he's now back in the mix vs Colombia.


Panama predicted lineup vs Colombia

Panama predicted lineup vs Colombia ( 5-4-1 ): Mosquera; Murillo, Farina, Cordoba, Harvey, Davis; Blackman, Martinez, Carrasquilla, Barcenas; Fajardo.


Colombia vs Panama score prediction

Colombia will be the favorites leading into this one, and rightfully so. But Panama won't go down without a fight and they'll do everything possible to stay in the game like they did against the USA.

All signs are pointing to Colombia getting two quick-fire goals early on before Panama pull one back in the second 45. However, it will be too little too late as Colombia will advance to the semi-finals of Copa America 2024.

Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Panama