Group K · CONMEBOL · FIFA #13 · 41/1

Colombia

1982

Back at the World Cup after missing 2022, Colombia ride Luis Díaz's brilliance and James's swansong — comfortable against most, still unproven against the elite.

Coach Néstor Lorenzo (Argentina) · since 2022-06

Matches

Uzbekistan

0–2

Colombia

Group K · Mexico City · 20:00 CST11 · 16 · 74

Colombia

2–0

DR Congo

Group K · Zapopan · 20:00 CST69 · 20 · 10

Colombia

0–1

Portugal

Group K · Miami Gardens · 19:30 EDT29 · 29 · 43

Colombia

1–0

Croatia

Round of 32 · Toronto · 19:00 EDT45 · 28 · 28

Colombia

0–1

Spain

Round of 16 · Arlington · 14:00 CDT18 · 24 · 58

Key players

Luis DíazW · Bayern Munich
Colombia's biggest star and primary match-winner
James RodríguezAM · Minnesota United
34-year-old captain; cornerstone of Lorenzo's project despite limited club minutes
Daniel MuñozRB · Crystal Palace
Relentless two-way fullback
Richard RíosMF · Benfica
Box-to-box driver
Davinson SánchezCB · Galatasaray
Defensive anchor
Jhon DuránST · Fenerbahçe
Explosive young striker whose role sparked selection debate
Jhon AriasW · Wolverhampton
Creative wide threat
Kevin MierGK · Cruz Azul
Goalkeeper pick that divided Colombian pundits

Injuries / doubts

James Rodríguez missed a couple of camp sessions with a minor knock but is fully fit; no major absences

Recent form

2026-06-08	Jordan	2-0 W	Friendly
2026-06-02	Costa Rica	3-1 W	Friendly
2026-03-29	France	1-3 L	Friendly
2026-03-26	Croatia	1-2 L	Friendly
2025-11-18	Australia	3-0 W	Friendly
2025-11-15	New Zealand	2-1 W	Friendly

News

2026-06-08

Colombia close prep with 2-0 win over Jordan

James started in San Diego as Lorenzo settled his first XI after rotating against Costa Rica

2026-05-14

Lorenzo reveals 'special plan' for James

Preliminary squad sparked debate over James, Durán and keeper Kevin Mier; Lorenzo doubles down on his captain

2026-03-29

March losses expose gap to elite

Defeats to Croatia and France raised questions about Colombia's level against top opposition

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