🇨🇴 Colombia World Cup 2026 Squad 

Official Player List

Colombian national soccer team poses together on the field in yellow kits before a match.

🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 June 04, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports

The Los Cafeteros of Colombia enter the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup brimming with immense confidence and tactical fluidity, fully prepared to take the world by storm. Head coach Néstor Lorenzo officially announced the national team's final squad on May 25, constructing a deeply talented, powerhouse selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of explosive young talent.

The absolute marquee superstar leading this generation is Bayern Munich's lethal and electric winger, Luis Díaz, whose world-class dribbling and explosive pace make him one of the tournament's most feared attackers. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, Minnesota United's legendary playmaker James Rodríguez is fully ready to bring his masterclass creativity and visionary passing to the engine room. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Bologna's robust defender Jhon Lucumí, alongside Crystal Palace's tireless midfield engine Jefferson Lerma. Colombia is firmly targeting a dominant, deep knockout run starting from Group K!

📋 Official Squad List

GROUP K – COLOMBIA Manager: Néstor Lorenzo Roster announcement date: May 25, 2026 (Final Roster)

Handling the lineup:

🧤 Goalkeepers

  • David Ospina (Atlético Nacional)

  • Álvaro Montero (Vélez Sarsfield)

  • Camilo Vargas (Atlas)

🛡️ Defenders

  • Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)

  • Jhon Lucumí (Bologna)

  • Santiago Arias (Independiente)

  • Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray)

  • Johan Mojica (Mallorca)

  • Yerry Mina (Cagliari)

  • Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul)

  • Deiver Machado (Nantes)

⚙️ Midfielders

  • Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

  • Kevin Castaño (River Plate)

  • Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander)

  • Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate)

  • Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense)

  • Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)

  • Richard Ríos (Benfica)

  • Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

  • James Rodríguez (Minnesota United)

  • Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)

⚽ Forwards

  • Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich)

  • Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar)

  • Luis Suárez (Sporting CP)

  • Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama)

  • Cucho Hernández (Real Betis)

June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo 

June 28: Colombia vs. Portugal 

June 30: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia