This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Colombia women's national football team.

Colombia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s) Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Growers)
La Tricolor (The Tricolour)
La Sele (The Sele)
Association Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (FCF)
Confederation CONMEBOL (South America)
Head coach Néstor Lorenzo
Captain James Rodríguez
Most caps David Ospina (130)
Top scorer Radamel Falcao (36)
Home stadium Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez[1]
FIFA code COL
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 13 Steady (11 June 2026)[2]
Highest 3 (July–August 2013, September 2014 – March 2015, June–August 2016)
Lowest 54 (June 2011)
First international
 Colombia 4–1 Costa Rica 
(Barranquilla, Colombia; 17 February 1926)[3][4]
Biggest win
 Bahrain 0–6 Colombia 
(Riffa, Bahrain; 26 March 2015)[5]
Biggest defeat
 Brazil 9–0 Colombia 
(Lima, Peru; 24 March 1957)[6]
World Cup
Appearances 7 (first in 1962)
Best result Quarter-finals (2014)
Copa América
Appearances 24 (first in 1945)
Best result Champions (2001)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances 3 (first in 2000)
Best result Runners-up (2000)
Confederations Cup
Appearances 1 (first in 2003)
Best result Fourth place (2003)
Medal record
Copa América
Gold medal – first place 2001 Colombia Team
Silver medal – second place 1975 South America Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 United States Team
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Argentina Team
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Ecuador Team
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Uruguay Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 United States Team
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Brazil Team
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Silver medal – second place 2000 United States Team
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 1946 Barranquilla Team
Bronze medal – third place 1938 Panama City Team

The Colombia national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Colombia), nicknamed Los Cafeteros, represents Colombia in men's international football and is managed by the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (English: Colombian Football Federation), the governing body for football in Colombia. It has been a member of FIFA and CONMEBOL since 1936. Currently ranked 13th on the FIFA World Ranking as of June 2026, Colombia has participated in seven FIFA World Cups, most recently in the 2026 edition. The team are nicknamed Los Cafeteros due to the country's high coffee production. Colombia is known for having a passionate fanbase, and has been a symbol of nationalism, pride and passion for many Colombians worldwide.[8][9]

In the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil, Colombia achieved its best World Cup performance yet, reaching the quarter-finals and placing fifth in the final standings.[10] Its greatest international achievement is winning the 2001 Copa América as hosts, during which the team set a record by winning every match without conceding a single goal. Colombia also finished as runners-up in 1975 and 2024 and finished third five times: in 1987, 1993, 1995, 2016, and 2021.

History

Main article: History of the Colombia national football team

Early history (1900–1946)

The origins of football in Colombia are disputed, as no single city or date is universally accepted. Most accounts place the first organised matches in the early 20th century on the Caribbean coast, particularly around Barranquilla and Santa Marta, where British railway workers on the Puerto Colombia line and English sailors introduced association football to local communities.[11][12][13] One documented account places the first match on 6 August 1904, when executives and workers of The Colombia Railways Company played in Barranquilla, following informal games organised by employees since around 1900.[11][14]

The Colombian Football Federation was founded in 1924 as the Liga de Fútbol and joined both FIFA and CONMEBOL in 1936.[11] Colombia's first recorded international match came on 17 February 1926, when a side representing the Atlantic coast and playing as Selección Atlántico defeated Costa Rica 4–1 at the Estadio Moderno Julio Torres in Barranquilla.[3][4]

In 1937, Colombia fielded a representative side at the Juegos del IV Centenario de Cali, a multi-sport event marking the 400th anniversary of Cali's founding, and played four matches against Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Cuba at the newly inaugurated Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero.[15] Despite FIFA membership, Colombia withdrew from the 1938 FIFA World Cup and instead entered the 1938 Central American and Caribbean Games. The squad in this period was drawn largely from Club Juventud Bogotana, later Millonarios, whose players formed the backbone of the side in its formative years.[16]

Colombia at their first South American Championship in 1945

Colombia made their Copa América debut at the 1945 tournament in Chile, their first appearance in an official CONMEBOL competition. With no professional league or national selection system in place, the squad was built almost entirely around Junior de Barranquilla, then one of the strongest amateur sides on the Caribbean coast.[17] Roberto Meléndez acted as player-manager. Drawn against Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia, Colombia lost their first four matches but finished with a 3–1 win over Ecuador and a 3–3 draw with Bolivia.[18]

Colombia withdrew from the 1946 South American Championship but won their first international title later that year at the football tournament of the 1946 Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla. After Cuba and Mexico withdrew, the competition was played as a single round-robin; Colombia won all six matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding seven, defeating Curaçao, Venezuela, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Panama.[19][20] The team was coached by Peruvian manager José Arana Cruz, one of the first foreign coaches in the Colombia setup, whose tenure coincided with the country's first major international success.[21][20]

Post-war reintegration and first World Cup (1947–1962)

Following their debut at the 1945 South American Championship, Colombia's international activity was irregular in the immediate post-war years. Although the federation had been affiliated with FIFA since 1936, the team withdrew from several Copa América tournaments between 1947 and 1957, reflecting administrative instability and the wider social and economic problems affecting Colombian football at the time.[22]

Colombia at the South American Championship in 1957

Colombia returned to the continental championship at the 1957 South American Championship in Peru, their first appearance in the tournament since 1945. The squad finished near the bottom of the standings, but the competition marked a return to regular South American international football after more than a decade away.[23]

Colombia's return to the international stage culminated in qualification for the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile, their first appearance at the finals.[3] Coached by Argentine Adolfo Pedernera and captained by Efraín Sánchez, they were drawn in Group 1 with Uruguay, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. The team finished bottom of the group, but their match against the Soviet Union produced one of the most famous moments in their history: trailing 4–1, midfielder Marcos Coll scored directly from a corner kick — the only direct corner goal in FIFA World Cup history — beating Lev Yashin in the process.[24][25]

First Copa América final and unsuccessful World Cup campaigns (1963–1979)

After the 1962 World Cup, Colombia went through a further difficult spell in international competition. At the 1963 South American Championship in Bolivia, the team finished last with one draw and five defeats, and were eliminated in the first round of qualifying for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, finishing bottom of their group with two points — their only win a 2–0 home victory over Chile.[26][27]

Colombia entered qualification for the 1970 FIFA World Cup, drawn into Group 2 with Brazil, Paraguay and Venezuela, finishing third with one win, one draw and four defeats. Around the same time, Colombia hosted England in a pre-tournament friendly and lost 4–0; the match drew wider attention because of the Bogotá Bracelet incident involving England captain Bobby Moore.[28][29]

Colombia's best result of the period came at the 1975 Copa América. Drawn into Group C with Paraguay and Ecuador, they won all four group matches to reach the semi-finals against Uruguay; a 3–0 home win and a 1–0 away defeat sent them through on aggregate and into the Copa América final for the first time. Colombia faced Peru over three matches, winning 1–0 in Bogotá before losing 2–0 in Lima and 1–0 in the play-off in Caracas.[30]

1980s: dawn of the Golden Generation and World Cup qualification

Prior to the 1980s, Colombia were widely regarded as a struggling side, limited by modest investment from the Colombian Football Federation, inconsistent international participation and the broader social and political instability affecting the country. Periods of national crisis, including La Violencia and the rise of organised crime, hindered the development of football infrastructure and delayed the emergence of a sustained football culture.[31]

Colombia in 1985

In the early 1980s, Colombia attempted to rebuild under Argentine manager Carlos Bilardo. The team entered the 1982 World Cup qualifiers with renewed ambition but failed to reach the finals, and then exited in the first round of the 1983 Copa América.[32][33]

Colombia showed clearer progress in qualification for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Drawn into Group 1 with Argentina, Peru and Venezuela, the campaign opened with a 1–0 win over Peru through Miguel Prince. Despite home and away defeats to Argentina, Colombia recovered with results against Venezuela to reach the intercontinental play-offs against Paraguay. A 3–0 defeat in Asunción proved decisive; although Colombia won the return leg 2–1, they were eliminated 4–2 on aggregate.[34][26]

Colombia and Argentina captains Carlos Valderrama and Diego Maradona prior to the third-place match at the 1987 Copa América

At the 1987 Copa América, Colombia were drawn into Group C with Bolivia and Paraguay and advanced to the semi-finals, where they faced Chile. Colombia took the lead in extra time through a 103rd-minute penalty by Bernardo Redín, but Chile responded with two late goals to eliminate them. Colombia then beat Argentina in the third-place match.[35]

South American qualification for the 1990 FIFA World Cup offered Colombia their best route back to the tournament since 1962. With Argentina qualifying automatically as reigning champions, the remaining teams were divided into three groups. Colombia emerged as one of the group winners and then faced Israel in the CONMEBOL–OFC play-off, winning 1–0 on aggregate over two legs to secure their first World Cup berth since 1962.[36][37]

1990s: World Cup return and the first Colombian golden era

Colombia line-up against West Germany at the San Siro in Milan during the 1990 World Cup

At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Colombia were drawn with Yugoslavia, the United Arab Emirates and West Germany. They opened with a 2–0 win over the United Arab Emirates at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, with goals from Redín and Freddy Rincón, for their first World Cup finals victory.[38] After a 1–0 defeat to Yugoslavia, Colombia advanced to the round of 16 with a 1–1 draw against West Germany, in which Rincón equalised in the 93rd minute after West Germany had scored five minutes earlier.[39]

Colombia finished third in the group and advanced as one of the best third-placed teams. They were then eliminated by Cameroon in the round of 16, losing 2–1 after extra time following an error by goalkeeper René Higuita.[40][41]

Francisco Maturana guided Colombia to the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, and to their first Copa América title in 2001.

Soon after the tournament, Francisco Maturana left as manager and was replaced by Luis Augusto García [es], who led the team at the 1991 Copa América and in a series of friendlies. Maturana returned in 1993 to lead Colombia through qualification for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.[42] With Carlos Valderrama as captain, Colombia reached the semi-finals of the 1993 Copa América, losing to Argentina on penalties before defeating Ecuador 2–1 in the third-place match.[43]

Colombia finished first in their 1994 World Cup qualifying group, remaining unbeaten. Their campaign included a 5–0 win over Argentina at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.[44]

Before the 1994 World Cup, Colombia were drawn in Group A with the United States, Romania and Switzerland. They beat Switzerland, but defeats to Romania and the United States sent them out in the group stage; the loss to the United States included an own goal by Andrés Escobar, who was murdered on his return to his hometown of Medellín five days later.[45][46][47]

Hernán Darío Gómez (El Bolillo) replaced Maturana in 1995. Under his management, Colombia finished third at the 1995 Copa América after defeating the United States 4–1, and reached the quarter-finals of the 1997 Copa América before losing to hosts Bolivia.[48][49][50]

Colombia qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup by finishing third in the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 28 points. They were drawn in Group G with Tunisia, England and Romania. After a 1–0 defeat to Romania and a 1–0 win over Tunisia, Colombia were eliminated by England 2–0, with David Beckham scoring his first England goal from a free kick.[51][52] In the 1999 Copa América, Colombia won all three group-stage matches but were eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 3–2 loss to Chile.[53]

2000s: First Copa América title and temporary decline

In 2000, Colombia participated in their first CONCACAF Gold Cup, defeating Jamaica 1–0, losing 2–0 to Honduras, and eliminating hosts the United States 2–1 on penalties.[54] They beat Peru 2–1 in the semi-finals before losing 2–0 to Canada in the final.

Iván Córdoba captained Colombia to their first Copa América title, scoring the only goal in the final against Mexico.

Colombia hosted the 2001 Copa América, which faced last-minute cancellations and withdrawals due to security concerns.[55] They opened with wins over Venezuela (2–0), Ecuador (1–0), and Chile (2–0), then eliminated Peru and Honduras in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, and defeated Mexico 1–0 in the final with a goal from captain Iván Córdoba. The team did not concede a single goal throughout the tournament and earned the fair play award; goalkeeper Óscar Córdoba was named best goalkeeper while Víctor Aristizábal was the top scorer with six goals in six games.[56][57][58][59]

Colombia failed to qualify for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, finishing sixth in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.[60] At the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, Colombia lost 1–0 to hosts France, then beat New Zealand and Japan to reach the semi-finals, losing 1–0 to Cameroon and finishing fourth against Turkey. In the 2004 Copa América, Colombia lost to Argentina in the semi-finals, finishing fourth. At the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup, they beat Mexico in the quarter-finals but lost to Panama in the semi-finals.[61][62]

Colombia narrowly missed the 2006 FIFA World Cup by one point. At the 2007 Copa América, they finished third in their group with one win, including a 5–0 loss to Paraguay.[63] The decade ended with a troubled 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign; constant formation changes and managerial instability — including the replacement of manager Jorge Luis Pinto by Eduardo Lara after a 4–0 loss to Chile in September 2008 — contributed to Colombia failing to qualify.[64][65]

The Pékerman era: revival and a new Golden Generation (2011–2018)

In the 2011 Copa América, Colombia topped their group but were eliminated 2–0 by Peru in the quarter-finals. The team ended the year ranked 36th in the FIFA World Ranking, up from 54th earlier in the year.[66]

After hiring José Pékerman in January 2012,[67] Colombia achieved a second-place finish in the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 30 points, qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. The team conceded only 12 goals, the second-best defensive record in the region behind Argentina.[68]

James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot at Brazil 2014, scoring six goals.

Without injured Radamel Falcao, Colombia opened the 2014 World Cup with a 3–0 win over Greece, followed by a 2–1 victory over Ivory Coast to top Group C. They defeated Uruguay 2–0 in the round of 16, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time, before losing 2–1 to hosts Brazil. James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot with six goals and later the Puskás Award for his strike against Uruguay.[69][70]

At the 2015 Copa América, Colombia won only against Brazil in the group stage but still progressed before being eliminated in the quarter-finals by Argentina on penalties. In the 2016 Copa América Centenario, they beat the United States 2–0 and Paraguay 2–1 to reach the quarter-finals, lost to Costa Rica, then advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Peru on penalties, eventually finishing third by beating hosts the United States.[71] Colombia finished fourth in CONMEBOL to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They lost 2–1 to Japan, then beat Poland 3–0 and Senegal 1–0 to top Group H. In the round of 16, Colombia drew 1–1 with England and were eliminated 4–3 on penalties.[72]

2022 World Cup cycle and the Néstor Lorenzo era (2019–present)

Following the federation's choice not to renew Pékerman's contract, former Iran manager Carlos Queiroz was hired to coach the national team. Starting their 2019 Copa América campaign, Colombia defeated Argentina 2–0, marking their first victory over La Albiceleste since 2007. They then beat Qatar 1–0 and Paraguay 1–0 to finish the group stage with nine points, four goals scored and none conceded, becoming the only team since the 2001 edition to advance from the group stage with a 100% record. Despite this, Colombia were eliminated by Chile in a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals.[73][74][75]

Colombia opened the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with victories over Venezuela and Chile. However, following the resumption of matches after the COVID-19 pandemic, the team's form deteriorated, culminating in their heaviest home defeat in 82 years against Uruguay and a 6–1 loss to Ecuador. The downturn ended Queiroz's tenure in December 2020, and on 14 January 2021 the Colombian Football Federation announced the return of Reinaldo Rueda as head coach.[76][77]

Goalkeeper David Ospina became Colombia's most capped player in history during Colombia's quarter-final victory against Uruguay at the 2021 Copa América, reaching 112 appearances.

In the 2021 Copa América, Colombia won their opening match against Ecuador, then drew 0–0 with Venezuela before losing 2–1 to Peru.[78][79] Despite losing to Brazil in the group stage, they progressed to the quarter-finals and then to the semi-finals after defeating Uruguay on penalties following a 0–0 draw.[80] In the semi-finals, Colombia drew 1–1 with Argentina before losing on penalties, then defeated Peru 3–2 in the third-place match, with Luis Díaz scoring twice to finish as joint top scorer alongside Lionel Messi.[81][82]

After the Copa América, Colombia resumed World Cup qualification. The team went seven matches without scoring, but defeated Venezuela 1–0 in their final match. Results elsewhere left Colombia in sixth place, missing out on the World Cup, and Rueda left shortly after.[83] On 2 June 2022, the Colombian Football Federation appointed Néstor Lorenzo as head coach for a four-year term.[84]

On 28 February 2023, the federation launched "Futbol con Futuro" (Football with a Future), a project supported by FIFA covering 2022–2025, aiming to reinforce all national teams' structures and achieve success on the pitch.[85] Under Lorenzo, Colombia compiled a 28-match unbeaten run leading up to the 2024 Copa América final, which they lost to Argentina in extra time on 14 July 2024. This run included victories over Germany, Brazil, and Spain.[86] In September 2025, Colombia qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their seventh World Cup appearance, after finishing third in CONMEBOL qualifying.[87]

Rivalries

Venezuela

Colombia's main regional football rival has long been neighbouring Venezuela. Although Colombia has historically dominated head-to-head meetings—with more wins, goals and overall victories—the rivalry has seen notable moments that reflect the improving quality of Venezuelan football since the late 1990s, when the sport began to overtake baseball in popularity in Venezuela.[88][89] One of the most significant upsets occurred in the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, when Venezuela defeated Colombia 1–0 in Barranquilla, a result widely regarded as a watershed moment for the Vinotinto.[90]

The rivalry remained relevant through the next decade. In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Colombia and Venezuela played out a 1–1 draw in Barranquilla, with Fredy Guarín scoring for Colombia before Frank Feltscher equalized late for Venezuela. The result was another reminder that, even when Colombia remained the stronger side overall, meetings between the two neighbours could still be tense and unpredictable.[91][92]

The rivalry has remained competitive in more recent qualifying campaigns as well. Colombia opened 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 1–0 win over Venezuela in Barranquilla, before later producing a 6–3 victory in Maturín that ended Venezuela's hopes of reaching the intercontinental play-off and underlined the growing intensity of the fixture. The heavy defeat in September 2025 was especially painful for Venezuela because it came in the final round, with their qualification hopes still alive before the match began.[93][94][95][96]

Argentina

Colombia and Argentina players contest possession during a 2022 World Cup qualifier on 1 February 2022.

The Colombian and Argentinian national teams first played against each other on 7 February 1945 during the South American Championship in Chile.[97] Argentina leads the overall head-to-head record, but Colombia has recorded a number of high-profile victories that have shaped the fixture's modern reputation.[98][99]

The rivalry's defining result came on 5 September 1993, when Colombia beat Argentina 5–0 in Buenos Aires during 1994 World Cup qualifying. Colombia also defeated Argentina 3–0 in the group stage of the 1999 Copa América, a match remembered for Martín Palermo missing three penalties.[100][101]

At the 2021 Copa América, the teams met in the semi-finals in Brasília. After a 1–1 draw, Argentina won the shootout 3–2, and Lionel Messi was caught on camera telling Yerry Mina to "dance now" after the Colombia defender missed his penalty, turning the moment into one of the tournament's most replayed flashpoints.[102][103][104]

The rivalry took on a broader cultural edge at the 2024 Copa América final in Miami. Ryan Castro's tournament song, "El Ritmo Que Nos Une", had become closely associated with Colombia throughout the competition; after Argentina's 1–0 extra-time win, Argentine players were later seen dancing and singing to the track in their celebrations.[105][106][107][108][109]

The next meeting, a 1–1 draw in Buenos Aires during 2026 World Cup qualifying, continued that pattern of high tension. Colombia led through Luis Díaz before Argentina equalized late, and the match included a heated sideline exchange between Lionel Messi and James Rodríguez that revived talk of the teams' rivalry after the Copa América final.[110][111][112]

Home stadium

Main article: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
The Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, the primary ground of the national team.

Colombia play their qualifying matches and friendlies at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, which is the home stadium of the local football team Atlético Junior. The stadium is named after former Colombia national team player Roberto Meléndez, who is widely considered to be Colombia's best player during Colombia's amateur era in the 1930s and 1940s. The stadium has been used for all of Colombia's successful World Cup qualifying campaigns since 1990.

The Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín in the capital city of Bogotá acts as the national team's alternative stadium. The stadium is the playing ground of local clubs Santa Fe and Millonarios, and hosted Colombia's 2001 Copa América final win against Mexico.

Team image

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Traditionally, Colombia's home colours are yellow shirts with a navy trim and navy or white shorts and socks, with their away colours being normally navy shirts. They wore their first ever red kit at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Colombia used red as their home colours in the 20th century, although in the Copa América Centenario the team played in an all-white kit for the first time in their history, before reverting to their iconic yellow and navy kits thereafter.

Kit sponsorship

Kit supplier Period
West Germany Adidas 1980–1987
West Germany Puma 1987
West Germany Adidas 1988–1990
Spain Kelme 1991
Colombia Comba 1992
United Kingdom Umbro 1992–1998
United Kingdom Reebok 1998–2002
Italy Lotto 2002–2010
Germany Adidas 2011–present

Results and fixtures

See also: Colombia national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

4 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Colombia  3–0  Bolivia Barranquilla, Colombia
18:30 UTC−5
  • J. Rodríguez 31'
  • Córdoba 74'
  • Quintero 83'
 Report Stadium: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Referee: Darío Herrera (Argentina)
9 September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Venezuela  3–6  Colombia Maturín, Venezuela
19:30 UTC−4
  • Segovia 3'
  • J. Martínez 12'
  • Rondón 76'
 Report
  • Mina 10'
  • Suárez 42', 50', 59', 67'
  • Córdoba 78'
 Stadium: Estadio Monumental
Referee: Maximiliano Ramírez (Argentina)
11 October Friendly Mexico  0–4  Colombia Arlington, United States
20:00 UTC−5 Report
  • Lucumí 16'
  • Díaz 56'
  • Lerma 64'
  • Carbonero 87'
 Stadium: AT&T Stadium
Attendance: 72,438
Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
14 October Friendly Canada  0–0  Colombia Harrison, United States
20:30 UTC−4 Report Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. (United States)
15 November Friendly Colombia  2–1  New Zealand Fort Lauderdale, United States
19:00 UTC−5
  • Puerta 3'
  • Carbonero 88'
 Report
  • Old 80'
 Stadium: Chase Stadium
Referee: Cristian Condori (Bolivia)
18 November Friendly Colombia  3–0  Australia New York City, United States
20:30 UTC−4
  • Rodríguez 76' (pen.)
  • Díaz 89'
  • Lerma 90+3'
 Report Stadium: Citi Field
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)

2026

26 March Friendly Colombia  1–2  Croatia Orlando, United States
19:30 UTC−4
  • J. Arias 2'
 Report
  • Vušković 6'
  • Matanović 42'
 Stadium: Camping World Stadium
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez (United States)
29 March Friendly Colombia  1–3  France Landover, United States
15:00 UTC−4
  • Campaz 77'
 Report
  • Doué 29', 56'
  • Thuram 41'
 Stadium: Northwest Stadium
Referee: Victor Rivas (United States)
1 June Friendly Colombia  3–1  Costa Rica Bogotá, Colombia
18:00 UTC−5
  • Sánchez 17'
  • Díaz 23'
  • Suárez 81'
 Report Soto 33' Stadium: Estadio El Campín
Attendance: 11,806
Referee: Guillermo Guerrero (Ecuador)
7 June Friendly Colombia  2–0  Jordan San Diego, United States
16:00 UTC−7
  • J. Arias 41', 55'
 Report Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 28,831
Referee: Jesús López Valle (Mexico)
17 June 2026 FIFA World Cup GS Uzbekistan  1–3  Colombia Mexico City, Mexico
20:00 UTC−6
  • Fayzullaev 60'
 Report
  • Muñoz 40'
  • Díaz 65'
  • Campaz 90+9'
 Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
23 June 2026 FIFA World Cup GS Colombia  v  DR Congo Zapopan, Mexico
20:00 UTC−6 Report Stadium: Estadio Akron
Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
27 June 2026 FIFA World Cup GS Colombia  v  Portugal Miami Gardens, United States
19:30 UTC−4 Report Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium

Coaching staff

Néstor Lorenzo
Further information: List of Colombia national football team managers
Position Name
Head coach Argentina Néstor Lorenzo
Assistant coaches Argentina Fernando Alloco
Colombia Luis Amaranto Perea
Goalkeeping coach Argentina Alejandro Otamendi
Fitness coaches Argentina Leandro Jorge
Argentina Leandro Clocchiatti
Physicians Colombia Gustavo Pineda
Colombia Mauricio Serrato
Physiotherapist Colombia Salomón Vizcarra
Match analyst Colombia Francis García Talavera
Media consultant Colombia Pablo Vásquez Peñaranda

Players

Current squad

The following 26 players were called up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and for the pre-tournament friendly matches against Costa Rica and Jordan on 29 May and 7 June 2026, respectively.
Caps and goals updated as of 17 June 2026, after the match against Uzbekistan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK David Ospina (1988-08-31) 31 August 1988 (age 37) 130 0 Colombian Football Federation Atlético Nacional
12 1GK Camilo Vargas (1989-03-09) 9 March 1989 (age 37) 43 0 Mexican Football Federation Atlas
24 1GK Álvaro Montero (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 31) 12 0 Argentine Football Association Vélez Sarsfield
2 2DF Daniel Muñoz (1996-05-26) 26 May 1996 (age 30) 47 4 The Football Association Crystal Palace
3 2DF Jhon Lucumí (1998-06-26) 26 June 1998 (age 27) 38 1 Italian Football Federation Bologna
4 2DF Santiago Arias (1992-01-13) 13 January 1992 (age 34) 68 0 Argentine Football Association Independiente
13 2DF Yerry Mina (1994-09-23) 23 September 1994 (age 31) 54 8 Italian Football Federation Cagliari
17 2DF Johan Mojica (1992-08-21) 21 August 1992 (age 33) 46 1 Royal Spanish Football Federation Mallorca
18 2DF Willer Ditta (1997-01-23) 23 January 1997 (age 29) 5 0 Mexican Football Federation Cruz Azul
22 2DF Deiver Machado (1993-09-02) 2 September 1993 (age 32) 15 0 French Football Federation Nantes
23 2DF Davinson Sánchez (1996-06-12) 12 June 1996 (age 30) 80 4 Turkish Football Federation Galatasaray
5 3MF Kevin Castaño (2000-09-29) 29 September 2000 (age 25) 26 0 Argentine Football Association River Plate
6 3MF Richard Ríos (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 (age 26) 33 2 Portuguese Football Federation Benfica
8 3MF Jorge Carrascal (1998-05-25) 25 May 1998 (age 28) 24 2 Brazilian Football Confederation Flamengo
10 3MF James Rodríguez (captain) (1991-07-12) 12 July 1991 (age 34) 127 31 United States Soccer Federation Minnesota United
11 3MF Jhon Arias (1997-09-21) 21 September 1997 (age 28) 39 6 Brazilian Football Confederation Palmeiras
14 3MF Gustavo Puerta (2003-07-26) 26 July 2003 (age 22) 7 1 Royal Spanish Football Federation Racing Santander
15 3MF Juan Portilla (1998-09-12) 12 September 1998 (age 27) 10 0 Brazilian Football Confederation Athletico Paranaense
16 3MF Jefferson Lerma (1994-10-25) 25 October 1994 (age 31) 66 5 The Football Association Crystal Palace
20 3MF Juan Fernando Quintero (1993-01-18) 18 January 1993 (age 33) 49 6 Argentine Football Association River Plate
21 3MF Jaminton Campaz (2000-05-24) 24 May 2000 (age 26) 11 2 Argentine Football Association Rosario Central
7 4FW Luis Díaz (1997-01-13) 13 January 1997 (age 29) 75 23 German Football Association Bayern Munich
9 4FW Jhon Córdoba (1993-05-11) 11 May 1993 (age 33) 21 6 Russian Football Union Krasnodar
19 4FW Cucho Hernández (1999-04-20) 20 April 1999 (age 27) 10 2 Royal Spanish Football Federation Betis
25 4FW Luis Suárez (1997-12-02) 2 December 1997 (age 28) 13 5 Portuguese Football Federation Sporting CP
26 4FW Andrés Gómez (2002-09-12) 12 September 2002 (age 23) 9 2 Brazilian Football Confederation Vasco da Gama

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up in the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Kevin Mier (2000-05-18) 18 May 2000 (age 26) 3 0 Mexico Cruz Azul 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
GK Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo (1991-09-10) 10 September 1991 (age 34) 1 0 Colombia Independiente Santa Fe 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
GK Aldair Quintana (1994-07-11) 11 July 1994 (age 31) 0 0 Ecuador Independiente del Valle 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Carlos Cuesta (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 (age 27) 24 0 Brazil Vasco da Gama 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Cristian Borja (1993-02-18) 18 February 1993 (age 33) 8 0 Mexico América 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Yerson Mosquera (2001-05-02) 2 May 2001 (age 25) 4 1 England Wolverhampton Wanderers 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Álvaro Angulo (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 28) 4 0 Mexico UNAM 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Juan Cabal (2001-01-08) 8 January 2001 (age 25) 3 0 Italy Juventus 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Andrés Román (1995-10-05) 5 October 1995 (age 30) 3 0 Colombia Atlético Nacional 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Junior Hernández [es] (1999-04-05) 5 April 1999 (age 27) 0 0 Colombia Deportes Tolima 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Édier Ocampo (2003-03-10) 10 March 2003 (age 23) 0 0 Canada Vancouver Whitecaps 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
DF Jhohan Romaña (1998-09-13) 13 September 1998 (age 27) 0 0 Argentina San Lorenzo 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Juan Cuadrado (1988-05-26) 26 May 1988 (age 38) 116 11 Italy Pisa 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Wilmar Barrios (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 (age 32) 55 1 Russia Zenit Saint Petersburg 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Yáser Asprilla (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 (age 22) 11 2 Turkey Galatasaray 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Sebastián Gómez (1996-06-03) 3 June 1996 (age 30) 2 0 Brazil Coritiba 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Jordan Barrera (2006-04-11) 11 April 2006 (age 20) 0 0 Brazil Botafogo 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Nelson Deossa (2000-02-06) 6 February 2000 (age 26) 0 0 Spain Betis 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Juan Manuel Rengifo [es] (2005-04-02) 2 April 2005 (age 21) 0 0 Colombia Atlético Nacional 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Johan Rojas (2002-09-20) 20 September 2002 (age 23) 0 0 Brazil Vasco da Gama 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Jhon Solís (2004-10-03) 3 October 2004 (age 21) 0 0 England Birmingham City 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
MF Kevin Serna (1997-12-17) 17 December 1997 (age 28) 2 0 Brazil Fluminense v.  Canada, 14 October 2025
MF Marino Hinestroza (2002-06-08) 8 June 2002 (age 24) 2 0 Brazil Vasco da Gama v.  Venezuela, 9 September 2025
FW Rafael Santos Borré (1995-09-15) 15 September 1995 (age 30) 44 6 Brazil Internacional 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Jhon Durán (2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 22) 17 3 Russia Zenit Saint Petersburg 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Sebastián Villa (1996-05-19) 19 May 1996 (age 30) 4 0 Argentina Independiente Rivadavia 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Johan Carbonero (1999-07-20) 20 July 1999 (age 26) 2 2 Brazil Internacional 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Stiven Mendoza (1992-06-27) 27 June 1992 (age 33) 2 0 Brazil Athletico Paranaense 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Edwuin Cetré (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 (age 28) 0 0 Argentina Estudiantes 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Néiser Villarreal (2005-04-24) 24 April 2005 (age 21) 0 0 Brazil Cruzeiro 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Kevin Viveros (2000-04-26) 26 April 2000 (age 26) 0 0 Brazil Athletico Paranaense 2026 FIFA World Cup PRE
FW Dayro Moreno (1985-09-16) 16 September 1985 (age 40) 32 3 Colombia Once Caldas v.  Venezuela, 9 September 2025

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Suspended

Individual records

Main article: Colombia national football team records and statistics
As of 17 June 2026.
Players in bold are still active with Colombia.

Most capped players

David Ospina is Colombia's most-capped player with 130 international appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 David Ospina 130 0 2007–present
2 James Rodríguez 127 31 2011–present
3 Juan Cuadrado 116 11 2010–2023
4 Carlos Valderrama 111 11 1985–1998
5 Radamel Falcao 104 36 2007–2023
6 Mario Yepes 102 6 1999–2014
7 Leonel Álvarez 101 1 1985–1997
8 Carlos Sánchez 88 0 2007–2018
9 Freddy Rincón 84 17 1990–2001
10 Davinson Sánchez 80 4 2016–present

Top goalscorers

Radamel Falcao is Colombia's all-time top scorer with 36 goals.
Rank Player Goals Caps Average Career
1 Radamel Falcao (list) 36 104 0.35 2007–2023
2 James Rodríguez 31 127 0.24 2011–present
3 Arnoldo Iguarán 25 68 0.37 1979–1993
4 Luis Díaz 23 75 0.31 2018–present
5 Faustino Asprilla 20 57 0.35 1993–2001
6 Freddy Rincón 17 84 0.2 1990–2001
7 Carlos Bacca 16 52 0.31 2010–2018
8 Teófilo Gutiérrez 15 51 0.29 2009–2017
Víctor Aristizábal 15 66 0.23 1993–2003
10 Adolfo Valencia 14 37 0.38 1992–1998

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

Main article: Colombia at the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pos Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
Italy 1934
France 1938 Withdrew Withdrew
Brazil 1950 Did not enter Did not enter
Switzerland 1954
Sweden 1958 Did not qualify 3rd 4 0 1 3 3 8
Chile 1962 Group stage 14th 3 0 1 2 5 11 Squad 1st 2 1 1 0 2 1
England 1966 Did not qualify 3rd 4 1 0 3 4 10
Mexico 1970 3rd 6 1 1 4 7 12
West Germany 1974 2nd 4 1 3 0 3 2
Argentina 1978 3rd 4 0 2 2 1 8
Spain 1982 3rd 4 0 2 2 4 7
Mexico 1986 3rd 8 3 2 3 8 10
Italy 1990 Round of 16 14th 4 1 1 2 4 4 Squad 1st1 6 3 2 1 6 3
United States 1994 Group stage 19th 3 1 0 2 4 5 Squad 1st 6 4 2 0 13 2
France 1998 21st 3 1 0 2 1 3 Squad 3rd 16 8 4 4 23 15
South Korea Japan 2002 Did not qualify 6th 18 7 6 5 20 15
Germany 2006 6th 18 6 6 6 24 16
South Africa 2010 7th 18 6 5 7 14 18
Brazil 2014 Quarter-finals 5th 5 4 0 1 12 4 Squad 2nd 16 9 3 4 27 13
Russia 2018 Round of 16 9th 4 2 1 1 6 3 Squad 4th 18 7 6 5 21 19
Qatar 2022 Did not qualify 6th 18 5 8 5 20 19
Canada Mexico United States 2026 in progress 1 1 0 0 3 1 Squad 3rd 18 7 7 4 28 18
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total Quarter-finals 7/23 23 10 3 10 35 31 — 5th 188 69 61 58 228 196
1. ^Played Intercontinental playoffs.

Copa América

Main article: Colombia at the Copa América

  Champions     Runners-up     Third place     Fourth place  

South American Championship / Copa América record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
Argentina 1916 No national representative
Uruguay 1917
Brazil 1919
Chile 1920
Argentina 1921
Brazil 1922
Uruguay 1923
Uruguay 1924
Argentina 1925 Not a CONMEBOL member
Chile 1926
Peru 1927
Argentina 1929
Peru 1935
Argentina 1937 Withdrew
Peru 1939
Chile 1941
Uruguay 1942
Chile 1945 Fifth place 5th 6 1 1 4 7 25 Squad
Argentina 1946 Withdrew
Ecuador 1947 Eighth place 8th 7 0 2 5 2 19 Squad
Brazil 1949 8th 7 0 2 5 4 23 Squad
Peru 1953 Withdrew
Chile 1955
Uruguay 1956
Peru 1957 Fifth place 5th 6 2 0 4 10 25 Squad
Argentina 1959 Withdrew
Ecuador 1959
Bolivia 1963 Seventh place 7th 6 0 1 5 10 19 Squad
Uruguay 1967 Did not qualify
1975 Runners-up 2nd 9 6 0 3 11 5 Squad
1979 Group stage 5th 4 2 1 1 5 2 Squad
1983 7th 4 1 2 1 5 5 Squad
Argentina 1987 Third place 3rd 4 3 0 1 8 3 Squad
Brazil 1989 Group stage 6th 4 1 2 1 5 4 Squad
Chile 1991 Fourth place 4th 7 2 2 3 5 6 Squad
Ecuador 1993 Third place 3rd 6 3 2 1 6 4 Squad
Uruguay 1995 3rd 6 3 1 2 7 8 Squad
Bolivia 1997 Quarter-finals 8th 4 1 0 3 6 7 Squad
Paraguay 1999 5th 4 3 0 1 8 4 Squad
Colombia 2001 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 11 0 Squad
Peru 2004 Fourth place 4th 6 3 1 2 7 7 Squad
Venezuela 2007 Group stage 9th 3 1 0 2 3 9 Squad
Argentina 2011 Quarter-finals 6th 4 2 1 1 3 2 Squad
Chile 2015 6th 4 1 2 1 1 1 Squad
United States 2016 Third place 3rd 6 3 1 2 7 6 Squad
Brazil 2019 Quarter-finals 5th 4 3 1 0 4 0 Squad
Brazil 2021 Third place 3rd 7 2 3 2 7 7 Squad
United States 2024 Runners-up 2nd 6 4 1 1 12 3 Squad
Total 1 Title 24/35 130 53 26 51 154 194 —

CONCACAF Gold Cup

Main article: Colombia at the CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
United States 2000 Runners-up 2nd 5 2 1 2 5 7 Squad
Mexico United States 2003 Quarter-finals 5th 3 1 1 1 2 3 Squad
United States 2005 Semi-finals 4th 5 2 0 3 7 7 Squad
Total Runners-up 3/3 13 5 2 6 14 17 —

FIFA Confederations Cup

FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
Saudi Arabia 1992 Did not qualify
Saudi Arabia 1995
Saudi Arabia 1997
Mexico 1999
South Korea Japan 2001
France 2003 Fourth place 4th 5 2 0 3 5 5 Squad
Germany 2005 Did not qualify
South Africa 2009
Brazil 2013
Russia 2017
Total Fourth place 1/10 5 2 0 3 5 5 —

Head-to-head record

Below is a result summary of all matches Colombia have played against FIFA recognized teams.[113][114]

As of 17 June 2026

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

  1. ^ Includes matches against Territory of Curaçao.
  2. ^ Includes matches against West Germany.
  3. ^ Includes matches against the Soviet Union.
  4. ^ Includes matches against Yugoslavia.

Honours

Continental

  • Copa América
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (1): 2001
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (2): 1975, 2024
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Third place (5): 1987, 1993, 1995, 2016, 2021
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (1): 2000

Regional

  • Central American and Caribbean Games
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold medal (1): 1946
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze medal (1): 1938

Friendly

  • Copa Centenario de Armenia[115] (1): 1989
  • Marlboro Cup (1): 1990

Awards

  • FIFA Best Mover of the Year (1): 1993
  • FIFA World Cup Fair Play Trophy (1): 2014
  • Copa America Fair Play Award (1): 2024

Summary

Competition 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Total
CONMEBOL Copa América 1 2 5 8
CONCACAF Gold Cup 0 1 0 1
Central American and Caribbean Games 1 0 1 2
Total 2 3 6 11

See also

  • Colombia Olympic football team
  • Colombia national under-20 football team
  • Colombia national under-17 football team
  • Colombia national under-15 football team
  • Colombia national futsal team

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