The Colombian men’s national football team 🇨🇴 has officially gathered in Santiago de Cali to begin their intensive preparation camp. Under the direction of the coaching staff, the squad is conducting technical and tactical drills aimed at refining their system before facing Chile 🇨🇱 in a pair of international friendlies during the November FIFA window.
1. Tactical Preparation and Squad Focus
The training sessions in Cali focus on sharpening tactical discipline, ball movement, and defensive organization. With players arriving from both domestic and European clubs, the coaching staff is emphasizing high-intensity drills to build cohesive game plans tailored specifically for their upcoming opponents.
2. High Anticipation in Cali
This training camp and match mark a historic return for the national team to Cali’s iconic Estadio OlĂmpico Pascual Guerrero. Local fans have turned out in full support as the squad fine-tunes its lineup and builds chemistry on and off the pitch.
3. Fixture Schedule
The mid-November window features two matchups between the South American rivals:
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Friday, November 13, 2026: Colombia vs. Chile at Estadio OlĂmpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Chile vs. Colombia at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile.
![Recent steady rainfall across the region has raised water levels in major feeder reservoirs, securing domestic and commercial supply for MedellĂn and neighboring municipalities for the rest of the semester. MEDELLĂŤN, Colombia — Regional environmental and public service authorities in Antioquia have confirmed a steady, positive recovery in the water levels of key regional reservoirs following recent consistent rainfall across the department. The increase in capacity ensures a stable and uninterrupted water supply for the Aburrá Valley—including MedellĂn and surrounding metropolitan municipalities—throughout the remainder of the current semester. Key Reservoirs Regain Operational Stability According to monitoring reports from local utility operator Empresas PĂşblicas de MedellĂn (EPM) and environmental authorities, precipitation in key feeder basins—such as the Riogrande II and La Fe reservoir systems—has reversed previous seasonal declines. The sustained intake has brought volume percentages back into optimal operational ranges, easing concerns regarding potential rationing or pressure reductions in urban networks. "The steady rainfall recorded over the past weeks in strategic catchment zones has allowed our main storage systems to recover efficiently, reassuring the community of a guaranteed drinking water supply for the months ahead," noted regional water management officials. Sustainable Management and Continued Monitoring Despite the favorable hydrological forecast, environmental agencies continue to emphasize the importance of responsible water usage among residents and industrial sectors. While reservoir levels remain on a positive upward trajectory, ongoing weather monitoring and watershed conservation efforts remain active to mitigate long-term climate variability and safeguard the metropolitan region's long-term water security. Article Image [Suggested Image Description / Graphic Asset] Visual Concept: Panoramic aerial view of the Riogrande II or La Fe reservoir in Antioquia, displaying high water levels surrounded by green mountain slopes under a partly cloudy sky. Caption: The La Fe reservoir in Antioquia reaches healthy operational levels following recent heavy rainfall across the Aburrá Valley catchment basins. For local news coverage regarding the water levels in the region's reservoirs, watch TelemedellĂn's report on Aburrá Valley reservoirs. This coverage details the status of the local reservoirs following recent rains in the Aburrá Valley.](https://medellintimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a75bd38d-bf29-4dd5-a254-e853aad0c8f5-300x169.webp)