The story
The Colombia national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Los Cafeteros, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 13 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONMEBOL to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Carnival football with a maestro orchestrating one last great campaign.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Colombia will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group K and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group K. The connection between James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
James Rodríguez - the clinical playmaker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Colombia are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Colombia 
RD Congo Colombia 1-0 RD Congo
Colombia 1-0 RD Congo. Grupo K. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. mié, 17 jun.
Portugal Colombia Portugal 0-0 Colombia
Portugal 0-0 Colombia. Grupo K. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. dom, 21 jun.
Uzbekistán Colombia Uzbekistán 1-3 Colombia
Uzbekistán 1-3 Colombia. Grupo K. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. lun, 22 jun.
Colombia 
Ghana Colombia 1-0 Ghana
Colombia 1-0 Ghana. Dieciseisavos. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. vie, 3 jul.
Suiza Colombia Suiza 0-0 pen. Colombia en los penaltis
Suiza 0-0 pen. Colombia en los penaltis. Octavos de final. BC Place, Vancouver. mar, 7 jul.