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Colombia

Colombia

ColombiaCONMEBOLWorld Cup 2026
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Stadium
Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Coach
Néstor Gabriel Lorenzo
Founded
1924
Form (last 5)
DWDWW
🦁 Nickname
Los Cafeteros
🏛️ Federation
Colombian Football Federation (FCF)
Captain
James Rodríguez
🏆 First World Cup
1962
Best achievement
2001 Copa América champions on home soil

Season Statistics

World Cup 2026Group KSeason 2026
1
Position
3
MP
2
W
1
D
0
L
4
GF
1
GA
7
Pts

🏆
67%
Win rate
1.3
Goals / game
🛡️
0.3
Conceded / game
🧤
4/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF4
GA1
GD3
Form (last 5)
DWDWW(3W 2D 0L)
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
World Cup 2026(K)2026
3210417
Copa América(D)2024
3210627

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures

Standings

Standings of Group K in the World Cup 2026 group stage.

#TeamMPWDLGDPts
1QualificationColombiaColombia3210+37
2QualificationPortugalPortugal3120+55
3QualificationCongo DRCongo DR3111+14
4QualificationUzbekistanUzbekistan3003-90
Full Standings

Full Squad

Key Players

Advanced Team Statistics

Average over the last 5 matches

🌀
58%
Average Possession
🎯
18.8
Shots / Match
🥅
6.0
Shots on Target / Match
🔗
87%
Pass Accuracy
📈
1.5
xG / Match

Recent Results

Trophies

🏆Copa América
×1
Last won: 2001
2001

History of the Colombia national team

Founding and Early Years

The Colombia national team is governed by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF), founded in 1924. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it had to wait until the 1990s to reveal its potential with the generation led by Carlos Valderrama.

Team Evolution

Driven by a creative, attacking style of play, Colombia established itself as one of the most respected nations in South America, with a constantly renewed pool of talent.

Great Managers

Francisco Maturana delivered Colombia's only major title by leading the team to the 2001 Copa América on home soil, without conceding a single goal throughout the tournament. Néstor Lorenzo now leads the side, having taken them to the 2024 Copa América final, lost to Argentina after extra time.

Iconic Players

Carlos Valderrama, the national team's most-capped player, and René Higuita, a goalkeeper who became a legend for his style and the "scorpion kick," shaped Colombia's identity in the 1990s. Radamel Falcao remains the country's all-time top scorer, while James Rodríguez left his mark on the 2014 World Cup by becoming its top scorer.

Major Achievements

Colombia won their only Copa América in 2001, on home soil, beating Mexico 1-0 in the final. They also reached the 2024 final. At the 2026 World Cup, Colombia topped their group before losing on penalties to Switzerland (0-0, 3-4) in the Round of 16.

The Team Today

Under Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia continue to confirm their status as a leading South American nation, regularly featuring among the top teams in the FIFA World Ranking.

Overall record

Current unbeaten streak: 7 matches

Based on the last 15 matches played

15
MP
9
W
3
D
3
L
24
GF
10
GA
8
Clean sheets
+14
GD
Home
10
MP
7
W
1
D
2
L
19
GF
7
GA
Away
5
MP
2
W
2
D
1
L
5
GF
3
GA
Biggest win
Panama🏠
50
Worst defeat
France🏠
13

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Colombia's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Colombia's current standing?+

Colombia are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 7 points.

What major title has Colombia won?+

The 2001 Copa América, on home soil.

Who is Colombia's all-time top scorer?+

Radamel Falcao, with 36 goals.

How did Colombia's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the Round of 16 on penalties to Switzerland (0-0, 3-4).

Who led Colombia to their 2001 Copa América title?+

Francisco Maturana, without conceding a single goal throughout the tournament.

Who is Colombia's current head coach?+

Néstor Lorenzo, who led the team to the 2024 Copa América final.

When was the Colombian Football Federation founded?+

The FCF was founded in 1924.