7
WC Appearances
including 2026
Quarterfinal
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#11
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Colombia
Colombia arrive at World Cup 2026 carrying genuine momentum - 2024 Copa América finalists, Copa América top scorers, and runners-up despite facing Argentina's eventual champions. Under Néstor Lorenzo, Los Cafeteros play exciting, attacking football driven by the brilliant James Rodríguez, who at 34 may be making his final World Cup appearance, and the electric Liverpool winger Luis Díaz. Group K against Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo gives Colombia a real opportunity to progress from the group, though the clash with Portugal will be pivotal. James Rodríguez's Golden Boot-winning display at Brazil 2014 remains one of that tournament's lasting images, and he will be eager for one last curtain call.
Team Base Camp
🇲🇽 Mexico
Base camp
Zapopan, Jalisco
Los Cafeteros train at Liga MX side Atlas FC's academy. Guadalajara's altitude (1,560m, closer to Bogotá than sea-level US venues), top-tier Mexican club infrastructure, and Spanish-speaking environment all suit the squad.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Colombia stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Zapopan to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
David Ospina
Juan Cabal
Jorge Carrascal
Jaminton Campaz
Andrés Gómez
Head Coach
Néstor Lorenzo
2026 Group
Group K
Colombia at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Round of 16 | |
| 2014 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1994 | Round of 16 | |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | |
| 1962 | Group Stage |
7 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Colombia
Colombia World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Colombia in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Colombia is in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan, DR Congo.
Who is the manager of Colombia at the 2026 World Cup?+
Néstor Lorenzo manages Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Colombia's FIFA ranking?+
Colombia is ranked #11 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Colombia played in?+
Colombia has appeared in 7 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Quarterfinal.
When does Colombia play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Colombia's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 17 vs Uzbekistan; June 23 vs DR Congo; June 27 vs Portugal. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Colombia's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Colombia include David Ospina, Juan Cabal, Jorge Carrascal, Jaminton Campaz, Andrés Gómez.
Where is Colombia's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Colombia will be based in Zapopan, Jalisco (Mexico), training at Academia Atlas FC. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.