Colombia at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 10th |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL |
| Manager | Néstor Lorenzo |
| Captain | James Rodríguez |
| Nickname | Los Cafeteros |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Finish | Quarterfinals (2014) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group K (Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo) |
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Colombia Official Squad — World Cup 2026
26 players · Announced May 25, 2026 by Néstor Lorenzo
This is the official 26-man roster submitted by Néstor Lorenzo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Vargas | Atlas | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Ospina | Atlético Nacional | 0 | 129 | 0 |
| Álvaro Montero | Vélez Sarsfield | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Muñoz | Crystal Palace | 0 | 45 | 6 |
| Davinson Sánchez | Galatasaray | 0 | 55 | 1 |
| Jhon Lucumí | Bologna | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Johan Mojica | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Yerry Mina | Cagliari | 0 | 50 | 8 |
| Santiago Arias | EC Bahia | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Deiver Machado | Nantes | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Willer Ditta | Cruz Azul | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rodríguez(C) | Minnesota United | 0 | 124 | 30 |
| Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace | 0 | 60 | 3 |
| Richard Ríos | Benfica | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Kevin Castaño | River Plate | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jorge Carrascal | Flamengo | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | River Plate | 0 | 35 | 5 |
| Gustavo Puerta | Racing Santander | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Juan Camilo Portilla | Athletico Paranaense | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jhon Arias | Palmeiras | 0 | 35 | 4 |
| Jamilton Campaz | Rosario Central | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Díaz | Bayern Munich | 0 | 65 | 20 |
| Cucho Hernández | Real Betis | 0 | 30 | 9 |
| Jhon Córdoba | Krasnodar | 0 | 30 | 8 |
| Luis Javier Suárez | Sporting CP | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| Carlos Andrés Gómez | Vasco da Gama | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Notable absentees
Colombia missed the 2022 World Cup, so this is their FIRST World Cup since 2018 — and their 7th overall. Captain James Rodríguez at 34 plays in his third World Cup, with the Golden Boot from 2014 (6 goals) as his crowning international moment. David Ospina at 36 sets a Colombian record with his FOURTH World Cup. Luis Díaz had a remarkable 2025-26 season at Bayern Munich (26 goals, 23 assists across all competitions) and was the second-highest scorer in CONMEBOL qualifying with 7 goals. Colombia finished 3rd in the CONMEBOL table with 28 points from 18 games, just above Uruguay and Brazil on goal difference. They reached the Copa América final in 2024 (lost 1-0 to Argentina in extra time). Group K opens vs Uzbekistan in Mexico City, then DR Congo in Guadalajara, and finishes against Portugal in Miami.
| Player | Club | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Guillermo Cuadrado | Pisa | Surprising omission of the 37-year-old veteran despite a strong club season |
| Jhon Jader Durán | Al-Nassr | Striker left out as Lorenzo opted for Hernández, Córdoba, and Suárez up front |
| Rafael Santos Borré | Internacional | Cut from the preliminary 55-man list |
| Yáser Asprilla | Girona | Cut from the preliminary list |
| Mateus Uribe | Al-Sadd | Veteran midfielder cut from the preliminary list |
Brazil
Argentina
Spain
France
England
Germany
Portugal
Netherlands
Mexico
USA