Phase 1B des BetPlay-Cups: Kanal und Zeit für die Spiele von National, América und Junior

Colombian professional football has returned following a break due to the World Cup 2026 preparations. On Tuesday, July 21, teams including Atlético Nacional, América de Cali, and Junior de Barranquilla will compete in the first phase B of the BetPlay Cup. The matches will be broadcasted across multiple platforms, with specific times and channels outlined for each game. The schedule for the first leg of phase 1B includes several key matches starting on Tuesday. Atlético Nacional faces Tigres FC at 4:00 p.m. on Win Sports Plus. Later that day, Inter de Bogotá plays against Once Caldas at 5:00 p.m., followed by Deportes Tolima versus Deportes Quindío at 6:00 p.m. Both these matches will air on the YouTube channel of Win Sports. At 7:00 p.m., Once Caldas takes on Envigado, while Deportivo Pasto faces Bogotá FC, both streamed via the same platform. América de Cali meets Real Cartagena at 7:30 p.m., with coverage available on both Win Sports and Win Sports Plus. On Wednesday, July 22, Junior de Barranquilla will face Barranquilla FC at 7:30 p.m. on Win Sports Plus. Additional matches are yet to be confirmed, including fixtures involving Independiente Santa Fe and Unión Magdalena. Eight clubs have already secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the BetPlay Cup: Deportivo Cali, Alianza FC, Millonarios, Llaneros, Independiente Medellín, Fortaleza, Deportivo Pereira, and Real Cundinamarca. Winners of each group in phase 1B will advance to the quarterfinals, which will be drawn by the Colombian Football League (Dimayor). Atlético Nacional has undergone changes in its squad, with two players moving to Bogotá and Cali. Meanwhile, David Ospina was officially introduced to his new team and signed a contract through 2027. He expressed excitement about joining the club. Other developments include reports that James Rodríguez might move to Millonarios after playing with another team, signing a two-year deal. New regulations approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) since June 1 will be implemented during this second half of the season. These rules aim to enhance transparency, ensure consistent application of the Laws of the Game, increase the pace of play, and improve competition management according to statements made by Dimayor. Among the new regulations are procedures for substitutions requiring players to exit near their position within ten seconds or risk delaying entry for substitutes. Injured players must stay off the field for at least one minute if the match is halted for medical attention. Players have five seconds to take throw-ins and goal kicks. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) interventions now cover incorrect corner kicks, second yellow cards, and identity changes among cautioned players. Accessories such as headgear are allowed provided they are non-hazardous and properly covered. New guidelines for penalty shootouts address double touches and simultaneous infringements. Covering mouths to insult opponents will result in red cards, as will leaving the field in protest or instructing others to do so. These rule changes reflect efforts to modernize and standardize football practices in Colombia, aligning them more closely with international standards observed during the World Cup 2026. Matches will continue to be monitored by officials like Wilmar Roldán, who recently officiated a game for Atlético Nacional against Envigado. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect increased adherence to these updated protocols, ensuring fairer and more dynamic gameplay throughout the remainder of the season.