Colombia
Coach: Néstor Lorenzo
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Group K
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 |  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 |  DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | David Ospina Atlético Nacional | GK | |
| 12 | Camilo VargasXI Atlas FC | GK | |
| 24 | Álvaro Montero CA Vélez Sarseld | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Daniel MuñozXI Crystal Palace FC | DEF | |
| 3 | Jhon LucumíXI Bologna FC | DEF | |
| 4 | Jhon Arias CA Independiente | DEF | |
| 13 | Yerry Mina Cagliari | DEF | |
| 14 | Gustavo PuertaXI Racing Santander | DEF | |
| 17 | Johan MojicaXI RCD Mallorca | DEF | |
| 18 | Willer Ditta CF Cruz Azul | DEF | |
| 22 | Déiver Machado FC Nantes | DEF | |
| 23 | Dávinson SánchezXI Galatasaray SK | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 5 | Kevin Castaño CA River Plate | MID | |
| 6 | Richard Ríos SL Benca | MID | |
| 8 | Jorge Carrascal CR Flamengo | MID | |
| 10 | James RodríguezXI Minnesota United FC | MID | |
| 11 | Santiago Arias SE Palmeiras | MID | |
| 15 | Juan Portilla Athletico Paranaense | MID | |
| 16 | Jefferson LermaXI Crystal Palace FC | MID | |
| 20 | Juan Fernando QuinteroXI CA River Plate | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Luis DíazXI FC Bayern München | FWD | |
| 9 | Jhon CórdobaXI FC Krasnodar | FWD | |
| 19 | Cucho Hernández Real Betis | FWD | |
| 21 | Jaminton Campaz CA Rosario Central | FWD | |
| 25 | Luis Suárez Sporting CP | FWD | |
| 26 | Andrés Gómez CR Vasco Da Gama | FWD | |
World Cup History
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Titles
7
Appearances
35
WC Goals
11
Wins
Best finish: Quarter-finals (2014)
Top scorer: James Rodríguez (6 goals)
Most capped: Radamel Falcao (12 matches)
Record: 11W – 6D – 14L
Colombia's greatest World Cup moment came in 2014 Brazil — James Rodríguez won the Golden Boot with six goals including a stunning volley against Uruguay that was voted the tournament's best goal. Los Cafeteros had a tragic 1994 chapter when Andrés Escobar was murdered after scoring an own goal. Colombia's football story is one of joy, tragedy, and redemption.
Tournament Eras
The Early Appearances and the 1994 Tragedy
1962–1994Colombia made their debut in 1962 and returned in 1990 and 1994. The 1994 tournament ended in tragedy — Andrés Escobar's own goal in a 2-1 defeat to USA contributed to Colombia's elimination. Days after returning home, Escobar was murdered. The crime devastated Colombian football and cast a shadow over the tournament.
The 2014 Golden Generation
2014Under José Pékerman, Colombia reached the quarter-finals in Brazil 2014 with a squad of Falcao (injured), James Rodríguez, Cuadrado, and Jackson Martínez. James' six goals — capped by an outrageous chest-and-volley against Uruguay — won him the Golden Boot. They were narrowly beaten by Brazil in the quarter-finals in a game marked by the injury to Neymar.
The Luis Díaz Era
2018–2026Colombia failed to qualify for 2022 — a painful miss for a talented generation. The 2026 squad is built around Luis Díaz, the Liverpool winger who is one of the most exciting players in the world. A return to the global stage is eagerly anticipated.
Iconic Moments
James Rodríguez's Volley — 2014
With his back to goal on the edge of the Uruguay box, James controlled a long ball on his chest and volleyed into the bottom corner with his left foot before it hit the ground. The goal was voted the best of the 2014 tournament and one of the finest in World Cup history. James was 23 years old.
Escobar's Own Goal — 1994
Andrés Escobar's unfortunate own goal in the 2-1 loss to the USA accelerated Colombia's elimination. Ten days after returning home, Escobar was shot dead in Medellín — a murder that shocked the world and became one of football's darkest moments. His name is now synonymous with the need to protect players from football's most extreme pressures.