Top-tier international soccer is dropping into Prince George's County this weekend, as France and Colombia hit the field at Landover's Northwest Stadium for a rare Sunday friendly. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., part of the Road to 26 exhibition series leading up to the 2026 World Cup, and the matchup is expected to pull in fans from across the Washington metro area. With only a handful of tune-up dates left before June, this one doubles as both a scouting opportunity for coaches and an easy Sunday showcase for local supporters.
Match details and tickets
Northwest Stadium lists gates opening at 1 p.m. ET, giving fans a two-hour window to get through security and to their seats before the 3 p.m. kickoff. Tickets are available through SeatGeek, the stadium's official partner, and attendees can expect bag checks and other NFL-style security measures on the way in. The stadium's event page also breaks down parking options and points fans to guest services for accessibility needs and seating questions.
Road to 26 schedule
The Landover match is one stop on the "Road to 26" tour that is bringing Brazil, France, Colombia and Croatia to U.S. venues this month. Road to 26 lists France vs. Colombia as Sunday's Washington-area fixture, alongside France vs. Brazil in Foxborough and Colombia vs. Croatia in Orlando. Organizers say the friendlies are designed as final warmups ahead of the 2026 World Cup and a chance for coaches to mix up lineups, experiment with tactics and see who handles the spotlight.
A rare international meeting
Fans looking for novelty as well as quality get both here. France and Colombia have met only four times, with France holding a 3–1 advantage in the series. Colombia's lone win was a comeback friendly at the Stade de France in March 2018, local station WUSA9 notes. For U.S. fans, that light history makes this an unusually rare chance to see these two powers share the pitch on American soil, and it should feel more like a chess match than a throwaway exhibition.
Getting there: transit and parking
Northwest Stadium recommends taking Metrorail's Blue or Silver lines to Morgan Boulevard and then walking roughly a mile to the venue. The stadium's public-transit guide from Northwest Stadium includes maps and timing tips for planning the trip. That guide also notes that the Red Zone rideshare lot opens at 10 a.m., with other parking lots opening at 11 a.m., so early arrivals will avoid the worst of the postgame traffic snarl. If you are using rideshare, the guide warns that drivers may not be able to pick you up right next to the stadium after the final whistle and suggests meeting at a nearby Metro station instead.
Inside the gates
Once inside, fans can expect a setup that leans into the visiting nations, with themed concessions among the usual stadium fare. The event guide singles out French-style pommes frites and Colombian empanadas as part of the menu. Road to 26 also reminds guests that Northwest Stadium follows NFL-style security screening and a clear-bag policy. Fans should bring appropriate ID, and anyone needing accessibility accommodations or family seating is urged to confirm details with stadium guest services before heading out.
For Washington-area supporters, the match is both a rare international spectacle and an early test of the stadium's World Cup era logistics, not to mention a relatively quick and affordable way to see world-class players before summer. National outlets including Sporting News have tagged the Road to 26 games as must-see warmups, so expect heavy crowds and plan your route and arrival time with care. We will update with lineup news and team announcements as they are released by the federations and coaches.
