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Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Colombia | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 3 | +5 | 5 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Rules and legend
- Qualification
- Relegation
Full Squad
Defenders
Midfielders
5Kevin Duvan Castaño GilMF
6Richard Ríos MontoyaMF
7Luis Fernando Díaz MarulandaMF
8Jorge Andrés Carrascal GuardoMF
8Jaminton Leandro CampazMF
11Jhon Adolfo Arias AndradeMF
14Gustavo Adolfo Puerta MolanoMF
15Juan Camilo Portilla OrozcoMF
16Jefferson Andrés Lerma SolísMF
20Juan Fernando Quintero PaniaguaMF
26Carlos Andrés Gómez HinestrozaMF
Key Players
Top Players
Trophies
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.
Frequently asked questions
When is Colombia's next match?+
Colombia face Paraguay on 3 October 2026.
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.