Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA COL · Group K · Head coach: Nestor Gabriel Lorenzo
Los Cafeteros return after missing 2022. Colombia's James Rodríguez-era legacy continues with a new generation of Liga and European stars. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Colombia travel with 26 players in Group K, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group K. Colombia push Portugal for top spot; Uzbekistan and playoff are must-win. Nestor Gabriel Lorenzo leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 flair, technical midfield triangles, width from flying full-backs and set-piece creativity.
CONMEBOL qualifying. Colombia's Bogotá altitude and away resilience returned. 2018. Round of 16; quarter-finals 2014. FIFA's published shirt names include LUIS DIAZ, CORDOBA, C. HERNANDEZ and CAMPAZ among the 26 call-ups. 5 players were listed with ARG clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 OSPINA (Atlético Nacional (COL)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Díaz vs Portugal's full-backs. wide battle decides top spot. Quarter-finals realistic; semi-finals with draw luck.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | OSPINA | Atlético Nacional (COL) |
| 2 | DF | D. MUÑOZ | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
| 3 | DF | J. LUCUMI | Bologna FC (ITA) |
| 4 | DF | ARIAS | CA Independiente (ARG) |
| 5 | MF | K. CASTAÑO | CA River Plate (ARG) |
| 6 | MF | RICHARD RIOS | SL Ben ca (POR) |
| 7 | FW | LUIS DIAZ | FC Bayern München (GER) |
| 8 | MF | CARRASCAL | CR Flamengo (BRA) |
| 9 | FW | CORDOBA | FC Krasnodar (RUS) |
| 10 | MF | JAMES | Minnesota United FC (USA) |
| 11 | MF | J. ARIAS | SE Palmeiras (BRA) |
| 12 | GK | C. VARGAS | Atlas FC (MEX) |
| 13 | DF | Y. MINA | Cagliari (ITA) |
| 14 | DF | PUERTA | Racing Santander (ESP) |
| 15 | MF | PORTILLA | Athletico Paranaense (BRA) |
| 16 | MF | J. LERMA | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
| 17 | DF | J. MOJICA | RCD Mallorca (ESP) |
| 18 | DF | W. DITTA | CF Cruz Azul (MEX) |
| 19 | FW | C. HERNANDEZ | Real Betis (ESP) |
| 20 | MF | QUINTERO | CA River Plate (ARG) |
| 21 | FW | CAMPAZ | CA Rosario Central (ARG) |
| 22 | DF | MACHADO | FC Nantes (FRA) |
| 23 | DF | SANCHEZ | Galatasaray SK (TUR) |
| 24 | GK | MONTERO | CA Vélez Sars eld (ARG) |
| 25 | FW | SUAREZ | Sporting CP (POR) |
| 26 | FW | A. GOMEZ | CR Vasco Da Gama (BRA) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official player count for Colombia at World Cup 2026?
Colombia (COL) filed 26 players with FIFA on 2026-06-03. Group K features Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan, and the table shows each Colombian shirt name beside current club details.
Who is Colombia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Nestor Gabriel Lorenzo (Argentina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 flair, technical midfield triangles, width from flying full-backs and set-piece creativity.
Which players stand out on Colombia's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include LUIS DIAZ, CORDOBA, C. HERNANDEZ and CAMPAZ. Fans and media often watch Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez and Davinson Sánchez, and FIFA's sheet lists LUIS DIAZ, CORDOBA, C. HERNANDEZ and CAMPAZ among the call-ups. Colombia registered 6 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Colombia World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Colombia squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Colombia's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.