The wait is over for the 50 million Colombian hearts. Technical director Néstor Lorenzo has officially revealed the list of 26 players who will represent the Colombian National Team at the historic 2026 World Cup.
Without last-minute experiments and relying on the hierarchy that built its successful process, the “Tricolor” declares itself ready to conquer North America.
The pillars of illusion: James and Lucho
📋 ¡𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢!
𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲́𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗼, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦… pic.twitter.com/nUfoteMbyS
– Colombia National Team (@FCFSeleccionCol) May 25, 2026
The call leaves no doubt as to who is calling the shots.
James Rodríguez, the eternal ’10’ who today shines for Minnesota United, and Luis Díaz, the Bayern Munich superstar, lead a roster balanced between experience and youth.
Lorenzo preferred the “tactical memory”, thanking in a press conference all those who raised the team’s competitive bar.
“I thank those who were always raising the bar for the national team to be a competitive place,” said Lorenzo in Bogota.
Notable absences and block of confidence
🎥Our coach, Néstor Lorenzo, delivers the list of 26 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!👔🎙️🇨🇴#ConOrgulloColombiano🇨🇴
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– Colombia National Team (@FCFSeleccionCol) May 25, 2026
Although the roster is continuist, the Argentinean tactician had to make difficult decisions.
The most talked about absence is that of Rafael Santos Borré, a warrior of the cycle who finally gave up his place in the face of the great moment of strikers such as Jhon Córdoba and “Cucho” Hernández.
Center back Yerson Mosquera will not be there either, proving that the internal competition was fierce until the last second.
In the defensive zone, security is guaranteed with names such as Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí and Yerry Mina.
Meanwhile, the midfield will be a pure creative zone with the talents of Juan Fernando Quintero, Richard Ríos and Jhon Arias.
Colombia 2026 World Cup Call-up
The first ones have already arrived at the rally! 🇨🇴
James, Puerta, Portilla and Davinson start the World Cup dream. And like them, many furry ones are also hoping to make it home. 🐶💛
Responsible adoption is also team building.
That’s the #RingoEffect#ConOrgulloColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/BoGwYQLdDc
– Colombia National Team (@FCFSeleccionCol) May 26, 2026
Colombia is part of Group K, a zone that promises strong emotions from the start:
Debut (June 17): Colombia vs. Uzbekistan at the legendary Azteca Stadium (CDMX).
Day 2 (June 23): Colombia vs. DR Congo in Guadalajara.
The Big Close (June 27): Colombia vs. Portugal. Miami will be the scene of the most anticipated duel, where James and Cristiano Ronaldo could face each other once again in a match that will paralyze the world.
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