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Colombia on Monday announced its 26-member squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez making the cut for the tournament.
Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz will headline Nestor Lorenzo’s side as it vies to clinch its first World Cup title. Defender Jhon Duran, who plays for Saudi side Al Nassr, was among the notable absentees.
Colombia did not qualify for the World Cup Finals in 2022 and was knocked out in the Round of 16 by England on penalties in 2018. It’s best finish came in the 2014 edition when it reached the quarterfinals and lost to Brazil.
In 2026, it has been pitted in Group K where it will face title contender Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.
Goalkeepers: C. Vargas, A. Montero, D. Ospina
Defenders: D. Sánchez, J. Lucumí, Y. Mina, W. Ditta, D. Muñoz, S. Arias, J. Mojica, D. Machado
Midfielders: J. Lerma, J. Portilla, R. Ríos, K. Castaño, G. Puerta, J. Arias, J. Carrascal, J. F. Quintero, J. Rodríguez
Forwards: L. Díaz, J. Campaz, A. Gómez, L. Suárez, J. Córdoba, J. Hernández
Published on May 25, 2026
Colombia on Monday announced its 26-member squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez making the cut for the tournament.
Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz will headline Nestor Lorenzo’s side as it vies to clinch its first World Cup title. Defender Jhon Duran, who plays for Saudi side Al Nassr, was among the notable absentees.
Colombia did not qualify for the World Cup Finals in 2022 and was knocked out in the Round of 16 by England on penalties in 2018. It’s best finish came in the 2014 edition when it reached the quarterfinals and lost to Brazil.
In 2026, it has been pitted in Group K where it will face title contender Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo.
Goalkeepers: C. Vargas, A. Montero, D. Ospina
Defenders: D. Sánchez, J. Lucumí, Y. Mina, W. Ditta, D. Muñoz, S. Arias, J. Mojica, D. Machado
Midfielders: J. Lerma, J. Portilla, R. Ríos, K. Castaño, G. Puerta, J. Arias, J. Carrascal, J. F. Quintero, J. Rodríguez
Forwards: L. Díaz, J. Campaz, A. Gómez, L. Suárez, J. Córdoba, J. Hernández
Published on May 25, 2026
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