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Colombia
Republic of Colombia
Latest Switzerland 4–3 Colombia · Round of 16
Knocked out by Switzerland · Match 96
Title probability
0.0%
as of 2026-07-20
Overview
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.
Capital
Bogotá
Population
53,057,212
Confederation
CONMEBOL
FIFA code
COL
From Wikipedia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to…
Source: Wikipedia →Squad
- 1130caps
David Ospina
Atlético Nacional · Veteran, third World Cup
- 1242caps
Camilo Vargas
Atlas · Backup goalkeeper, Liga MX regular
- 2412caps
Álvaro Montero
Vélez Sarsfield
- 246caps
Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace · Attacking full-back
- 337caps
Jhon Lucumí
Bologna · Composed ball-playing centre-back
- 468caps
Santiago Arias
Independiente · Experienced right-back
- 1354caps
Yerry Mina
Cagliari · Scored at 2018 World Cup
- 1745caps
Johan Mojica
Mallorca · Energetic overlapping left-back
- 185caps
Willer Ditta
Cruz Azul
- 2215caps
Deiver Machado
Nantes · Quick attacking left-back
- 2379caps
Davinson Sánchez
Galatasaray · Defensive leader
- 525caps
Kevin Castaño
River Plate · Tidy deep-lying playmaker
- 632caps
Richard Rios
Benfica · Box-to-box midfielder
- 824caps
Jorge Carrascal
Flamengo · Skillful flair attacker
- 10126caps
James Rodríguez
Minnesota United · Captain, 2014 Golden Boot winner
- 1138caps
Jhon Arias
Palmeiras
- 146caps
Gustavo Puerta
Racing Santander
- 1510caps
Juan Portilla
Athletico Paranaense
- 1665caps
Jefferson Lerma
Crystal Palace · Defensive midfielder
- 2049caps
Juan Fernando Quintero
River Plate · Creative playmaker
- 2110caps
Jaminton Campaz
Rosario Central
- 774caps
Luis Díaz
Bayern Munich · Star winger, top scorer
- 921caps
Jhon Córdoba
Krasnodar · Physical target forward
- 199caps
Cucho Hernández
Real Betis
- 2512caps
Luis Suárez
Sporting CP
- 268caps
Carlos Gómez
Vasco da Gama
Model
as of 2026-07-20Exp. points
7.00
Proj. finish
12.5
Seed Elo
1880
Title-probability trajectory
Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots
Matches
History
1962
Group stage
1990
Round of 16
1994
Group stage
1998
Group stage
2014
Quarter-finals
2018
Round of 16
Culture
Football culture
Colombians treat the national team as a carnival, marrying rhythm and passion with technical artistry. Goals are celebrated with choreographed dances, and players like Valderrama and James have become folk heroes. Club rivalries between Nacional, Millonarios and América burn fiercely year-round.
Did you know
- Carlos Valderrama's iconic blond afro is a global football emblem.
- Colombia produces some of the world's finest coffee, fueling its football fans.
- The 1994 World Cup squad scored that legendary 5-0 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
- Shakira, born in Barranquilla, performed multiple World Cup anthems.
- Colombia is the only country with both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines in South America.