Colombian National Football Team Squad Announcement for the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup

With a recent runner-up finish in the 2024 Copa América, the Colombian national team has showcased a renewed image. Despite this achievement, several key players have been left out of coach Néstor Lorenzo’s squad due to injuries, ahead of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Currently, Colombia sits third in the South American Qualifiers standings with 12 points. The team is preparing to face Peru on September 6th at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, and Argentina on September 10th in Barranquilla, which will be the 7th and 8th matchdays of the qualifiers.

The Colombian players who were crucial in the 2024 Copa América but will miss these matches due to injuries include Dávison Sánchez (Galatasaray), Miguel Borja (River Plate), and David Ospina (Al-Nassr).

On the other hand, the squad will feature James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, who were standout performers in the Copa América, for these crucial fixtures. Additionally, Juan Cabal, Juan Camilo Hernández ‘El Cucho,’ Yerson Mosquera, and the young goalkeeper Kevin Mier, who recently led Cruz Azul of Liga MX to the 2024 Clausura final, will be available.

Colombia National Team Call-Up for the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup

– Álvaro Montero – Millonarios FC (COL)
– Camilo Vargas – Atlas F.C. (MEX)
– Carlos Cuesta – K.R.C. Genk (BEL)
– Cristian Borja – Club América (MEX)
– Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace F.C. (ENG)
– James Rodríguez – Rayo Vallecano (ESP)
– Jefferson Lerma – Crystal Palace F.C. (ENG)
– Jhon Arias – Fluminense (BRA)
– Jhon Córdoba – F.C. Krasnodar (RUS)
– Jhon Jáder Durán – Aston Villa (ENG)
– Jhon Lucumí – Bologna F.C. (ITA)
– Jhon Solís – Girona F.C. (ESP)
– Johan Mojica – R.C.D. Mallorca (ESP)
– Juan Camilo Hernández – Columbus Crew (USA)
– Juan David Cabal – Juventus (ITA)
– Juan Fernando Quintero – Racing Club (ARG)
– Kevin Castaño – F.C. Krasnodar (RUS)
– Kevin Mier – Cruz Azul (MEX)
– Luis Díaz – Liverpool F.C. (ENG)
– Luis Sinisterra – A.F.C. Bournemouth (ENG)
– Rafael Santos Borré – Internacional (BRA)
– Richard Ríos – Palmeiras (BRA)
– Santiago Arias – E.C. Bahía (BRA)
– Yáser Asprilla – Girona (ESP)
– Yerry Mina – Cagliari Calcio (ITA)
– Yerson Mosquera – Wolverhampton Wanderers (ENG)

Dates and Times for Colombia’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers:

Friday, September 6th

– Peru vs Colombia
– Time: 22:30 (COL)
– Venue: Estadio Nacional, Lima

Tuesday, September 10th
– Colombia vs Argentina
– Time: 15:30 (COL)
– Venue: Estadio Metropolitano, Barranquilla

Note: In Argentina, the time is two hours ahead of Colombia, while in Mexico, it is one hour behind.