World Cup '26

National team · Group K

Colombia

Group KCONMEBOL

Title odds

0.0%

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Scouting report

Colombia roared back to relevance after the heartbreak of missing Qatar 2022, rediscovering swagger and identity under a clear plan. A long unbeaten run and a run to the 2024 Copa América final reannounced Los Cafeteros as a side capable of beating anyone on their day.

The spine blends seasoned warriors with vibrant new blood. James Rodríguez, rejuvenated and orchestrating from the No.10 role, leads a generation hungry to atone for past disappointment, while Luis Díaz provides a genuine world-class edge on the flank.

Style of play

Possession-minded and patient in build-up, springing into quick vertical attacks through Díaz and James, with aggressive pressing and dangerous set-pieces.

X-factor

Jhon Durán's raw power and audacity from the bench can change a game in a single moment.

Outlook

A realistic quarter-final or even semi-final run is on the table if James stays fit; the knockout rounds are a genuine ambition rather than a dream.

Key players

James RodríguezLuis DíazDaniel MuñozRichard Ríos

Model outlook

Champion0.0%
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Advance to KO0.0%
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Proj. finish

15.0

Exp. points

6.11

Seed Elo

1880

Title-odds trajectory

Champion % across 9 daily snapshots

Full squad

Goalkeepers3
  • 1

    Camilo Vargas

    Atlas · Reliable veteran shot-stopper

    35caps
  • 12

    David Ospina

    Atlético Nacional · Experienced record-holder between posts

    128caps
  • 22

    Kevin Mier

    Cruz Azul · Rising young keeper

    4caps
Defenders8
  • 2

    Jhon Lucumí

    Bologna · Composed ball-playing centre-back

    18caps
  • 3

    Carlos Cuesta

    Galatasaray · Aggressive aerial defender

    12caps
  • 4

    Daniel Muñoz

    Crystal Palace · Marauding attacking right-back

    40caps
  • 5

    Santiago Arias

    Bahia · Versatile experienced full-back

    58caps
  • 13

    Yerry Mina

    Cagliari · Towering set-piece threat

    40caps
  • 15

    Deiver Machado

    Lens · Quick attacking left-back

    10caps
  • 17

    Johan Mojica

    Mallorca · Energetic overlapping left-back

    40caps
  • 23

    Davinson Sánchez

    Galatasaray · Commanding central defender

    65caps
Midfielders7
  • 6

    Richard Ríos

    Benfica · Dynamic box-to-box engine

    18caps
  • 8

    Kevin Castaño

    River Plate · Tidy deep-lying playmaker

    12caps
  • 10

    James Rodríguez

    Club León · Captain and creative talisman

    111caps
  • 14

    Jorge Carrascal

    Flamengo · Skillful flair attacker

    15caps
  • 16

    Jefferson Lerma

    Crystal Palace · Tenacious ball-winning midfielder

    55caps
  • 20

    Juan Fernando Quintero

    Racing Club · Inventive left-footed magician

    35caps
  • 21

    James Aguirre

    Junior · Energetic emerging midfielder

    3caps
Forwards5
  • 7

    Luis Díaz

    Bayern Munich · Electric direct winger

    60caps
  • 9

    Jhon Durán

    Al-Nassr · Powerful explosive striker

    18caps
  • 11

    Luis Sinisterra

    Bournemouth · Pacey wing threat

    15caps
  • 18

    Jhon Córdoba

    Krasnodar · Physical target forward

    12caps
  • 19

    Rafael Santos Borré

    Internacional · Hardworking penalty-box poacher

    45caps

World Cup history

  1. 2022

    Did not qualify / Group stage