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COLOMBIA
Sabrosura endures through adversity
FIFA Ranking
#14
Team Nickname
Los Cafeteros
WC26 Expectation
Round of 32
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Colombia Team Events
- Mar 1, 2026SUN•2:00 PMMar1sun2:00 PM - SheBelieves Cup: Canada vs. Colombia & United States vs. ArgentinaGeodis Park, Nashville, TN
- Mar 4, 2026WED•3:30 PMMar4wed3:30 PM - SheBelieves Cup: Argentina vs. Colombia & United States vs. CanadaScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH
- Mar 7, 2026SAT•12:30 PMMar7sat12:30 PM - SheBelieves Cup: Argentina vs. Canada & United States vs. ColombiaSports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
- Mar 26, 2026THU•7:30 PMMar26thu7:30 PM - Road To 26: Colombia vs. CroatiaCamping World Stadium, Orlando, FL●35 People Viewing Right Now
- Mar 29, 2026SUN•3:00 PMMar29sun3:00 PM - Road To 26: France vs. ColombiaNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MDSelling Fast 25 People In Cart
- Jun 17, 2026WED•9:00 PMJun17wed9:00 PM - FIFA World Cup 26: Group K: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia - Match 24Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX
- Jun 23, 2026TUE•9:00 PMJun23tue9:00 PM - FIFA World Cup 26: Group K: Colombia vs. Playoff 1 - Match 48Estadio Akron, Zapopan, MX
- Jun 27, 2026SAT•7:30 PMJun27sat7:30 PM - FIFA World Cup 26: Group K: Colombia vs. Portugal - Match 71Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL●24 People Viewing Right Now
All 2026 World Cup Matches
- Jun 11, 2026THU•2:00 PMJun11thu2:00 PM - World Cup 26: Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa - Match 01Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX●15 People Viewing Right Now
- Jun 11, 2026THU•9:00 PMJun11thu9:00 PM - World Cup 26: Group A: South Korea vs. Playoff D - Match 02Estadio Akron, Zapopan, MX
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•3:00 PMJun12fri3:00 PM - World Cup 26: Group B: Canada vs. Playoff A - Match 03BMO Field, Toronto, ON●27 People Viewing Right Now
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•6:00 PMJun12fri6:00 PM - World Cup 26: Group D: United States vs. Paraguay - Match 04SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA●23 People Viewing Right Now
- Jun 13, 2026SAT•12:00 PMJun13sat12:00 PM - World Cup 26: Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland - Match 08Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
TEAM OVERVIEW
Under Néstor Lorenzo's tactical evolution, Los Cafeteros transformed into one of international football's most exciting teams during the 2020s. But the Copa América 2024 runners-up had to fight to secure their World Cup spot after seeing a 28 match unbeaten streak (that lasted more than two years) give way to a spate of losses. With qualification now secured, Colombia must focus on returning to form in time for 2026, making one of the juicier plotlines coming out of South American soccer over the coming months.
A Stylistic Revolution
Colombia plays high-octane, vertical football that prizes aggressive pressing and crackles with rapid attacking transitions. Lorenzo's dynamic system revolves around James Rodríguez, who orchestrates from deep, while capitalizing on Luis Díaz’s explosive speed on the sides. When executed well the result is a beautiful balance of tactical intelligence and raw athleticism. The system is also capable of high-end production, as evidenced when Los Cafeteros scored the most goals at Copa América 2024.
It’s a Beautiful Life
Colombians use the term sabrosura to describe their prized blend of joy, passion, and positivity. On matchdays it flows through a sea of yellow jerseys (often punctuated by sombrero vueltiaos) that move in unison to the traditional percussive rhythms of cumbia music. The festival atmosphere and infectious optimism can create an environment where strangers feel like family, dancing together in the streets to celebrate both beautiful football and big results.
Rodríguez’s Renaissance
At 33, James Rodríguez has engineered a remarkable second act, claiming Copa América 2024 MVP with a record-breaking six assists while operating as a deep-lying playmaker. This World Cup may well represent his final chance at international glory, and he’ll be looking to match his legendary 2014 Golden Boot performance as he orchestrates Colombia's attacks with surgical passing and set-piece mastery.
It’s All About Timing
Colombia enters 2026 carrying the weight of potential, as a generation that dazzled at Copa América began stumbling when their historic unbeaten streak shattered. A layer of intrigue lies in whether Lorenzo can fully recapture that pre-collapse magic while managing the progression of young talents like Jhon Arias and Yaser Asprilla, but for a team that's proven it can play breathtaking football, the question isn't about identity but rather reaching their peak when it matters most.
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