BOGOTÁ — Manager Néstor Lorenzo has officially announced the 26-man Colombia squad set to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Portugal, and Uzbekistan, Los Cafeteros are aiming to build on their impressive performance at the Copa América two years ago.
The Colombia Squad
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeepers | Álvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina |
| Defenders | Daniel Muñoz, Santiago Arias, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Johan Mojica |
| Midfielders | Gustavo Puerta, James Rodríguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Richard Ríos, Kevin Castaño, Jaminton Campaz, Juan Portilla |
| Forwards | Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez, Jhon Córdoba, Carlos Gómez, Juan Camilo Hernández |
Tournament Outlook
The squad is headlined by superstar Luis Díaz and team captain James Rodríguez, who returns to the global stage after a short stint in Major League Soccer. Manager Néstor Lorenzo has emphasized tactical flexibility in midfield, selecting nine players in that position to provide diverse attacking options throughout the group stage.
Group K Fixtures
Colombia begins their campaign in North America with three critical group-stage matches:
• June 17: vs. Uzbekistan (Mexico City)
• June 23: vs. DR Congo (Guadalajara)
• June 27: vs. Portugal (Miami)
Note: All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is officially submitted to and confirmed by FIFA on June 2, 2026.
