Patient Colombia claim their first win

• Santos scored the winning goal with three minutes remaining.
• They will look to secure qualification on the final matchday.

In Group B, Colombia and Bolivia opened the third matchday of the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™.

Thanks to a powerful cross-shot by Palencia, Colombia opened the scoring after nine minutes. The celebration was short-lived, as Bolivia equalised at the 13th minute through a superb goal by Wiza, complete with a stylish step-over.

In the second half, Colombia controlled the game and created chances but were unable to beat goalkeeper Mendivil. Until Santos combined with teammates in quick one-twos and, with two minutes left, scored the goal that gave Colombia their first victory in the CONMEBOL Copa América Futsal 2026™.

Roberto Bruno’s team will have a bye on Wednesday and will look to secure a place in the semifinals on Thursday the 29th against Chile. Meanwhile, Bolivia will close the Group Stage this Wednesday against Venezuela in search of their first points.

Line-ups

Colombia (2): 1-Andrés Matos, 4-Yulian Díaz (C), 7-Harrison Santos, 9-Cristian Neme, 12-Eduardo Riaño.

Substitutes: 2-José Sánchez, 3-Angelo Santofimio, 6-Luis Posada, 8-Ronald Solorzano, 11-Yairon Palencia, 13-Jeison Padilla, 14-Julián Clavijo.

Coach: Roberto Bruno.

Bolivia (1): 2-Ramiro Mendivil, 7-Juan Wiza, 9-Yderf Lucra (C), 10-Joel Guzmán, 11-Shelton Cordero.

Substitutes: 1-José Álvarez, 3-Marco Villegas, 4-Germán Vaca, 5-Saúl Gareca, 8-Alejandro Choqueticlla, 12-Dorian Fajardo, 13-Alejandro Fajardo, 14-Sebastián Vacaflor.

Coach: Nelson Pimentel.

Goals:

1st Half: 9’ Palencia (COL), 12’ Wiza (BOL). Half-time score: Colombia 1-1 Bolivia

2nd Half: 17’ Santos (COL). Final score: Colombia 2-1 Bolivia

Bookings:

Yellow cards: Santos (COL), Choqueticlla (BOL), Palencia (COL)

Referee: Fausto Vigano (Argentina)