France delivered a strong message ahead of the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win over Colombia in an international friendly, despite leaving several key players on the bench.
The result underlined the depth in the French squad. Manager Didier Deschamps rotated heavily, keeping top names out of the starting lineup. Yet, the team showed control, structure, and attacking intent throughout the game.
Among the unused or benched stars were Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Theo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Kylian Mbappé, Mike Maignan, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot, Hugo Ekitiké, and Malo Gusto.
Even without these regular starters, France controlled the tempo and created clear chances. The attacking unit looked sharp, while the defense remained compact for most of the match. Colombia managed to score once, but France responded with authority to seal a comfortable victory.
This performance comes at a crucial time. The World Cup is just two to three months away, and squad depth will play a key role in the tournament. France appear well prepared, with both starters and backups showing high levels of quality.

