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Colombia
Republic of Colombia
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Title probability
1.8%
as of 2026-06-25
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
51,900,000
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
- 135caps
Camilo Vargas
Atlas · Reliable veteran shot-stopper
- 12128caps
David Ospina
Atlético Nacional · Experienced record-holder between posts
- 224caps
Kevin Mier
Cruz Azul · Rising young keeper
- 218caps
Jhon Lucumí
Bologna · Composed ball-playing centre-back
- 312caps
Carlos Cuesta
Galatasaray · Aggressive aerial defender
- 440caps
Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace · Marauding attacking right-back
- 558caps
Santiago Arias
Bahia · Versatile experienced full-back
- 1340caps
Yerry Mina
Cagliari · Towering set-piece threat
- 1510caps
Deiver Machado
Lens · Quick attacking left-back
- 1740caps
Johan Mojica
Mallorca · Energetic overlapping left-back
- 2365caps
Davinson Sánchez
Galatasaray · Commanding central defender
- 618caps
Richard Ríos
Benfica · Dynamic box-to-box engine
- 812caps
Kevin Castaño
River Plate · Tidy deep-lying playmaker
- 10111caps
James Rodríguez
Club León · Captain and creative talisman
- 1415caps
Jorge Carrascal
Flamengo · Skillful flair attacker
- 1655caps
Jefferson Lerma
Crystal Palace · Tenacious ball-winning midfielder
- 2035caps
Juan Fernando Quintero
Racing Club · Inventive left-footed magician
- 213caps
James Aguirre
Junior · Energetic emerging midfielder
- 760caps
Luis Díaz
Bayern Munich · Electric direct winger
- 918caps
Jhon Durán
Al-Nassr · Powerful explosive striker
- 1115caps
Luis Sinisterra
Bournemouth · Pacey wing threat
- 1812caps
Jhon Córdoba
Krasnodar · Physical target forward
- 1945caps
Rafael Santos Borré
Internacional · Hardworking penalty-box poacher
Model
as of 2026-06-25Exp. points
6.98
Proj. finish
14.2
Seed Elo
1880
Title-probability trajectory
Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots
Matches
History
2022
Did not qualify / Group stage
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.