FIFA Ranking #22 · 7 World Cups · Best: Quarter-final
Copa América 2024 finalists, Colombia arrive at 2026 with renewed belief and an unbeaten qualifying campaign. James Rodríguez at 34 may be playing his last World Cup, Luis Díaz is at the peak of his powers, and Richard Ríos represents an exciting new chapter.
Group K opponents
James Rodríguez
⭐ Star PlayerRayo Vallecano
Attacking Midfielder
108
Caps
31
Goals
34
Age
Colombia's greatest player — winner of the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot and still capable of sublime moments of creativity and vision.
Luis Díaz
Liverpool
Left Winger / Forward
50
Caps
18
Goals
28
Age
Liverpool's dynamic left winger — direct, explosive, and one of the most exciting wide players in world football today.
Richard Ríos
Palmeiras
Midfielder
35
Caps
6
Goals
25
Age
Emerging star who controlled midfield at Copa América 2024 and represents Colombia's exciting midfield future.
Davinson Sánchez
Galatasaray
Centre-Back
70
Caps
4
Goals
28
Age
Commanding centre-back with Premier League and European experience — the pillar of Colombia's defensive organisation.
All times local to venue. Group stage results determine knockout seedings.
Uzbekistan
FIFA #71
Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico
DR Congo
FIFA #69
Estadio AKRON
Guadalajara, Mexico
Portugal
FIFA #7
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, FL
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7
Appearances
0
Titles
#22
FIFA Rank
Quarter-final
Best Result
Colombia's golden generation centred around James, Falcao, and Cuadrado produced a quarter-final at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil — their best-ever result. James won the Golden Boot with six goals in five games, announcing himself to the world. Los Cafeteros have been consistent qualifiers and Copa América contenders ever since.
Formation
Double pivot for solidity, one No.10 behind the striker
Head Coach
Néstor Lorenzo
Argentine · 4-2-3-1
Néstor Lorenzo leads Colombia into the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2-3-1 system built around the squad's strengths.
The three teams Colombia must face in the group stage.
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