The wait is over. Head coach Nestor Lorenzo has unveiled the official 26-man squad that Colombia will take to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. James Rodriguez headlines as captain, with Luis Diaz leading the line out of Bayern Munich. Jhon Duran was a notable omission from the final cuts. Below you have the full Group K roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, key bench options, and a printable PDF roster checklist to bring to your watch party. Group K matches broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and Telemundo.
The squad blends European-based stars with key players from across the world’s top leagues. Print the roster, tick each box as the team is named for the opener, and cross players off as goals, cards, and substitutions happen live.
2026 Colombia World Cup Roster
Here is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the frontrunners off the bench, and a printable PDF for your matchday tracker.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Camilo Vargas – Atlas
- Álvaro Montero – Vélez Sarsfield
- David Ospina – Atlético Nacional
Defenders (8)
- Davinson Sánchez – Galatasaray
- Jhon Lucumí – Bologna
- Yerry Mina – Cagliari
- Willer Ditta – Cruz Azul
- Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace
- Santiago Arias – Independiente
- Johan Mojica – Mallorca
- Deiver Machado – Nantes
Midfielders (10)
- James Rodríguez (C) – Minnesota United
- Richard Ríos – Benfica
- Jefferson Lerma – Crystal Palace
- Kevin Castaño – River Plate
- Juan F. Quintero – River Plate
- Jorge Carrascal – Flamengo
- Jhon Arias – Palmeiras
- Juan C. Portilla – Athletico Paranaense
- Gustavo Puerta – Racing Santander
- Jaminton Campaz – Rosario Central
Forwards (5)
- Luis Díaz – Bayern Munich
- Luis Suárez – Sporting CP
- Jhon Córdoba – FC Krasnodar
- Juan C. Hernández – Real Betis
- Carlos A. Gómez – Vasco da Gama
Projected Colombia Starting XI
Our projected starting eleven based on Nestor Lorenzo’s recent setup. Expect tweaks across the group stage as form and fitness dictate.
- GK – Vargas
- DEF – Mojica, Lucumí, D. Sánchez, Muñoz
- MID – Ríos, Lerma, James
- FWD – L. Díaz, L. Suárez, J. Arias
Quick Links: Group K Schedule & Standings
- Group K Schedule & TV Guide – all six group stage matches with kickoff times and broadcasters.
- 2026 Colombia World Cup Schedule – every Colombia group stage and knockout match with TV info and a printable PDF.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced 26-man squad.
2026 Colombia World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 Colombia World Cup roster announced?
Head coach Nestor Lorenzo named the official 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finalizing his selections ahead of FIFA’s June 1, 2026 submission deadline.
Which group is Colombia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Colombia is in Group K, facing Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo during the group stage.
Who is the Colombia captain at the 2026 World Cup?
James Rodríguez wears the armband for Colombia, leading a squad balanced between proven veterans and emerging starters across Europe’s top leagues.
Who are the key players on the Colombia 2026 World Cup roster?
L. Díaz leads the attack, with Ríos anchoring midfield and captain James Rodríguez pulling the strings.
When is Colombia’s first 2026 World Cup match?
Group K play opens for Colombia during the opening week of the group stage in mid-June 2026. See our Group K Schedule for the exact kickoff times and TV channels.
