CommBank Socceroos to take on Venezuela and Colombia in the United States

Football Australia is pleased to confirm that the CommBank Socceroos will return to the USA during the November FIFA Men’s International Window, to take on Venezuela and Colombia.

The first match – played on November 14 (local) – will see the CommBank Socceroos travel to Houston, Texas to face high-quality opposition in Venezuela at the Shell Energy Stadium and gain valuable additional experience in relevant conditions ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The clash with Venezuela, who are currently ranked 50th in the FIFA World Rankings, will be only the second time the two sides have ever met, with the first ending 1-1 in 2004.

The second of the Stateside double header will see the CommBank Socceroos take on Colombia at Citi Field in Queens, New York on November 18 (local).

Colombia, who are ranked as the 13th best team in the world, will be one of the 48 teams present at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ next year and will provide the CommBank Socceroos with the perfect preparation ahead of a sixth consecutive appearance at world football’s showpiece event.

Quotes attributable to Football Australia’s Interim CEO, Heather Garriock:

“We are delighted to be able to return to the USA for what we see as two more highly competitive matches ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup 2026™.

“It is important to be able to lock in quality matches for the CommBank Socceroos as we step up our preparations for the tournament and in Venezuela and Colombia, we believe we have done just that.

“We have limited windows now when the team can get together and when they can work on their style of play. To have the opportunity to do this against two top South American teams is significant.

“Our aim has been to line up matches that will best support the team’s on-field development in conditions as close as possible to the ones they will experience in June and July next year.”

CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic said he was looking forward to another opportunity to play in the United States, ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup.

“This is another great opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a World Cup host nation, following our trip to Canada and the United States in October,” Popovic said.

“Once again, it’s a great chance to test ourselves against two quality South American opponents and expose the team to different styles of play.

“After this camp, there will only be one more FIFA International Window in March before the World Cup squad is selected, so every camp and every match is crucial.”

Fans in Australia will be able to watch Venezuela v CommBank Socceroos and Colombia v CommBank Socceroos thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.

Venezuela v CommBank Socceroos

Date: Friday, November 14 (local)

Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas

Kick-off: 8pm local/12pm AEDT (Saturday, November 15)

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/

Broadcast: Paramount+

Colombia v CommBank Socceroos

Date: Tuesday, November 18 (local)

Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York

Kick-off: 8pm local/11am AEDT (Wednesday, November 19)

Tickets: https://www.mlb.com/mets/tickets/specials/

Broadcast: Paramount+

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