Liverpool forward Luis Diaz put his team ahead from the penalty spot at the State Farm Stadium after Jhon Cordoba was brought down by Patrick Sequeira, Xinhua reports.
Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez doubled the lead with a superb header following John Arias' corner.
Colombia put the game beyond doubt just after the hour when James Rodriguez's brilliant one-touch pass freed Córdoba, who smashed a first-time effort into the far corner.
Diaz later said, "We have a great group of players who are giving their all for the team." “We are slowly moving towards our objective step by step, but we know there will be some tough games ahead.”
In addition to extending the Cafeteros' winning streak, the result continued an unbeaten streak that has now reached 25 games. The South American team has not lost since a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in February 2022.
Colombia's final group match will be against Brazil on Tuesday in Santa Clara, California. To have any chance of reaching the last eight, Costa Rica must win their match against Paraguay on the same day.
Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez doubled the lead with a superb header following John Arias' corner.
Colombia put the game beyond doubt just after the hour when James Rodriguez's brilliant one-touch pass freed Córdoba, who smashed a first-time effort into the far corner.
Diaz later said, "We have a great group of players who are giving their all for the team." “We are slowly moving towards our objective step by step, but we know there will be some tough games ahead.”
In addition to extending the Cafeteros' winning streak, the result continued an unbeaten streak that has now reached 25 games. The South American team has not lost since a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in February 2022.
Colombia's final group match will be against Brazil on Tuesday in Santa Clara, California. To have any chance of reaching the last eight, Costa Rica must win their match against Paraguay on the same day.
