May 26, 2026 | 06:26 am

Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the world's most historic stadiums, which has hosted FIFA World Cup finals and numerous major international football matches. Shutterstock

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Team captain James Rodriguez and Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz will lead Colombia squad for the 2026 World Cup.Colombia national team coach Nestor Lorenzo officially announced the 26-man squad for La Tricolor's 2026 World Cup on Monday (May 26).Colombia is returning to the World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2022 edition in Qatar. This tournament marks the South American nation's seventh appearance at the finals.James Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, is entrusted with leading Colombia's experienced squad. The team also features several players with European careers, including Crystal Palace duo Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma.Colombia secured their place in the World Cup after an impressive South American qualifying campaign. Lorenzo's team is now determined to improve on their best World Cup finish, reaching the quarterfinals in 2014.As part of their preparations, Colombia will hold a training camp in Bogota before playing two friendlies against Costa Rica on June 2 and Jordan on June 8.After that, Colombia will begin their Group K campaign against Uzbekistan on June 18. They are also scheduled to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo (June 24) and Portugal (June 28) in the group stage.According to the official Colombian Football Federation website, here is the complete squad for the 2026 World Cup:Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional).Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes).Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central).Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting CP), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (FC Krasnodar).Read: Lionel Messi Suffers Injury Ahead of 2026 World CupClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News