Colombia joined France and Cameroon in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup when it beat Japan, 1-0, Sunday in St. Etienne to claim second place in Group A.
Giovanni Hernandez's second-half goal was the difference in the game.
France crushed New Zealand, 5-0, in the other Group A game to second the All Whites home without a point. New Zealand has lost all six games in its two appearances in the FIFA tournament.