Colombia World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Colombia World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Colombia match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Colombia will play in Group K and opens group play against Uzbekistan before facing Congo DR and Portugal.

🇨🇴 Colombia Team Overview

Colombia arrives at World Cup 2026 with a talented squad that blends technical quality, creativity, and attacking danger. The team has been one of South America’s most competitive sides during this cycle under Néstor Lorenzo.

Confederation: CONMEBOL
Group: Group K
Head coach: Néstor Lorenzo
Nickname: Los Cafeteros

📅 Colombia Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 17, 2026	Uzbekistan vs Colombia	10:00 PM	Mexico City	Estadio Azteca
June 23, 2026	Colombia vs Congo DR	9:00 PM	Guadalajara	Estadio Akron
June 27, 2026	Colombia vs Portugal	7:30 PM	Miami	Hard Rock Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Colombia Projected Squad

This projected Colombia squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Camilo Vargas
Álvaro Montero
Kevin Mier

🛡️ Defenders

Daniel Muñoz
Dávinson Sánchez
Carlos Cuesta
Jhon Lucumí
Johan Mojica
Yerry Mina
Santiago Arias

⚙️ Midfielders

Jefferson Lerma
Richard Ríos
Kevin Castaño
Jhon Arias
Jorge Carrascal
Juan Fernando Quintero
James Rodríguez

🎯 Forwards

Luis Díaz
Rafael Santos Borré
Jhon Durán
Luis Sinisterra
Jhon Córdoba
Marino Hinestroza

🧑‍🏫 Colombia Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Néstor Lorenzo
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Colombia confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Colombia Players To Watch

Luis Díaz – Colombia’s biggest attacking threat and one of the most dangerous wingers in the tournament.
James Rodríguez – still a major creative presence when fit and involved.
Jefferson Lerma – an important midfield presence who adds control and strength.
Jhon Arias – a dynamic attacking player who can create and carry the ball forward.
Jhon Durán – a powerful young striker with major upside.
Daniel Muñoz – an energetic full-back who contributes on both sides of the ball.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK: Camilo Vargas
DEF: Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica
MID: Jefferson Lerma, Richard Ríos
ATT MID: Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz
FWD: Jhon Durán

🏆 Colombia World Cup History

Colombia has produced several memorable World Cup performances, with the 2014 quarter-final run standing out as one of its best modern achievements. The team returns in 2026 looking to make another deep run.

📊 Colombia Group Information

Colombia is in Group K alongside:

Colombia
Uzbekistan
Congo DR
Portugal

View Group K Schedule

🔗 More Colombia World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Colombia federation website:

Colombia Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.