Colombia

Profile

Copa América finalists in 2024 — where they went unbeaten for the entire tournament until losing on penalties to Uruguay in the final — Colombia return to the World Cup after missing Qatar 2022 as one of the most exciting teams in South American football. Néstor Lorenzo has built a dynamic, attacking side that plays with pace, intensity and flair that is entirely Colombian in character. Luis Díaz has become one of the world's best wingers at Bayern Munich after his sensational Premier League years at Liverpool, delivering goals and assists in the biggest games. James Rodríguez — the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner — writes one final chapter for the national team, his creativity undimmed at 34. Jhon Durán has developed into a genuinely feared striker in European football. Their clash with Portugal in Miami is the marquee match of Group K. Colombia's combination of elite individual talent and collective spirit makes them genuine contenders for the knockout rounds.

Colombia fixtures

Players to watch

• Luis Díaz

  Forward · Bayern Munich

  One of the most dynamic and effective wide forwards in world football, Díaz has excelled for Liverpool and now Bayern Munich with his pace, technique and composure in front of goal. His combination of direct running, creative dribbling and delivery from wide positions makes him Colombia's most dangerous attacker and a constant problem for any defender he faces.

• James Rodríguez

  Midfielder · León

  The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner with Colombia and one of the most gifted creative midfielders of his generation, James writes a final chapter in his international story. His passing vision, set-piece delivery and ability to create the unexpected from dead ball situations and from open play remain undiminished even as he approaches the end of his career.

• Jhon Durán

  Forward · Fenerbahçe

  A powerful, physically imposing striker who has made his mark across multiple European leagues, Durán combines strength, pace and a reliable finishing instinct that makes him Colombia's primary centre-forward option. His ability to score important goals from the bench and as a starter in crucial knockout matches gives Colombia a match-winning option at any stage.

Group K table