Colombia's squad list for the 2026 World Cup.
Colombia's squad for the 2026 World Cup: Coach Néstor Lorenzo, Group H against Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uzbekistan. The list includes Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez.
Colombia returns to the 2026 World Cup after missing out on Qatar 2022. This marks the seventh time the South American team has participated in the tournament. Colombia finished second in the 2024 Copa America (losing to Argentina after extra time) and impressed in the qualifying rounds with victories against both Argentina and Brazil. In the group stage, Colombia is in Group H along with Portugal, the Democratic Republic of Congo (making their first World Cup appearance in 52 years), and newcomer Uzbekistan.
Coach and quick information
Head coach: Néstor Lorenzo. Captain: James Rodríguez. Number of World Cup appearances (including 2026): 7. Best performance: Quarter-finals (2014).
Notable stars
Bayern Munich striker Luis Díaz is shining in the Bundesliga and Champions League after his transfer from Liverpool. He is also the second-highest scorer in the South American qualifiers with 7 goals.
Captain James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup with 6 goals, helping Colombia reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Currently, at 34 years old, James plays for Minnesota United in the MLS. Midfielder Richard Ríos (Hoé Mourinho's Benfica) is also a player to watch.
Preliminary list of the Colombian national team
Goalkeeper (7):Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Álvaro Montero, Kevin Mier, Andres Mosquera, Marmolejo, Aldair Quintana.
Defender (16):Johan Mojica, Álvaro Angulo, Deiver Machado, Cristian Borja, Junior Hernandez, Daniel Muñoz, Santiago Arias, Andrés Román, Edier Ocampo, Yerry Mina, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Willer Ditta, Yerson Mosquera, Carlos Cuesta, Juan Cabal, Jhohan Romaña.
Midfielder (21):Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos, Juan Camilo Portilla, Nelson Deossa, Gustavo Puerta, Kevin Castaño, Jhon Solís, Jorge Carrascal, James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Juan Fernando Quintero, Yaser Asprilla, Sebastian Gomez, Juan Manuel Rengifo, Jordan Barrera, Wilmar Barrios, Juan Cuadrado, Johan Rojas.
Forward (15):Luis Díaz, Carlos Andrés Gómez, Johan Carbonero, Jaminton Campaz, Luis Suárez, Jhon Córdoba, Rafael Santos Borré, Neiser Villareal, Jhon Arias, Kevin Viveros, Edwin Cetre, Juan Camilo Hernandez, John Steven Mendoza, Sebastian Villa.
Colombia's group stage schedule (PDT time)
June 17th, 7:00 PM: Uzbekistan vs Colombia – Mexico City (Mexico)
June 23rd, 7:00 PM: Colombia vs Democratic Republic of Congo – Zapopan (Mexico)
June 27th, 4:30 PM: Colombia vs Portugal – Miami Gardens, Florida (USA)
With a quality squad and experience gained from recent tournaments, Colombia is confident of progressing through the group stage. Coach Lorenzo and his players are aiming for a better result than the 2014 quarter-final match.
