Colombia
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Colombia at World Cup 2026
Colombia enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group G alongside Italy, Nigeria, Australia. Managed by Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia is currently ranked #18 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Colombia squad managed by Néstor Lorenzo.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Colombia Fixtures — Group G
All Colombia group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group G Standings
See full Group G standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Colombia World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 6
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Quarter-finals (2014)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 24
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 10 / 6 / 8
- Win rate: 41.7%
- Goals: 31 scored, 26 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Colombia Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Colombia with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Colombia Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Colombia's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Colombia Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Colombia's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-3-3
Balanced approach with solid defense and counter-attacking threat
Strengths
- Organized defensive unit
- Emerging young talents combined with experience
- Strong team spirit and work ethic
- Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses
- Lack of depth in certain positions
- Limited experience at this level for some players
- Can struggle against top-tier opposition
2026 World Cup Chances
Colombia faces a challenging group but has the quality to compete. Ranked #18, they will need to be at their best to advance to the Round of 16. An organized defensive approach and taking chances on the counter-attack will be crucial. Anything beyond the group stage would be a success.