Colombia’s Final 26-Man Roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Head coach Néstor Lorenzo has unveiled Colombia’s final 26-player selection for the 2026 World Cup. The squad is headlined by stars James Rodríguez, the top scorer of the 2014 tournament, and Luis Díaz, who currently plays for Bayern Munich. Also included are John Córdoba, who plays for Russia’s Krasnodar, and Jorge Carrascal, a former forward for Lviv’s Karpaty. This announcement comes as Colombia prepares to compete in a challenging group stage.
The roster features just one player from the domestic league: goalkeeper David Ospina, who represents Atlético Nacional. Colombia has been drawn into Group K alongside Portugal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uzbekistan. Their campaign kicks off on June 17 against Uzbekistan in Mexico City. The match against DR Congo is scheduled in the Guadalajara suburbs (Mexico), while the Portugal clash will take place in Miami (USA).
Full Player List
Below is the complete list of players selected for Colombia’s final World Cup roster:
- Goalkeepers:
- Camilo Vargas (Atlas)
- Álvaro Montero (Vélez Sarsfield)
- David Ospina (Atlético Nacional)
- Defenders:
- Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray)
- Jhon Lucumí (Bologna)
- Yerry Mina (Cagliari)
- Willier Ditta (Cruz Azul)
- Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
- Santiago Arias (Independiente)
- Johan Mojica (Mallorca)
- Deiver Machado (Nantes)
- Midfielders:
- Richard Ríos (Benfica)
- Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)
- Kevin Castaño (River Plate)
- Juan Portilla (Athletico Paranaense)
- Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander)
- Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)
- Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate)
- James Rodríguez (Minnesota United)
- Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
- Forwards:
- Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)
- Juan Hernández (Betis)
- Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich)
- Luis Suárez (Sporting)
- Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama)
- Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar)
Colombia enters the 2026 World Cup with high ambitions, aiming for a strong performance in the group stage.
Given the squad composition, Colombia is looking to blend the experience of players with proven success on the international stage with emerging young talent.
Competing in a group that includes Portugal and DR Congo promises both challenges and opportunities to showcase a high level of play. A successful World Cup run could open new doors for Colombian football’s growth and elevate its standing globally.
As Colombia finalizes its squad, the absence of players from top clubs raises questions about team dynamics. In contrast, Spain's recent announcement showcases a similar trend, with no Real Madrid representatives in their lineup for the upcoming tournament. For more insights on Spain's roster and the implications of these selections, check out the details here.