José Pékerman, the man who guided Colombia to its best World Cup finish in decades, has weighed in on the current state of the national team. His verdict: the squad has come a long way since the painful absence from Qatar 2022.
From rock bottom to Copa América final
Under Lorenzo’s watch, Colombia strung together a 28-match unbeaten streak, a run that included victories over Germany, Brazil, Uruguay, and Spain.
The crowning achievement of that streak was reaching the 2024 Copa América final.
Colombia secured their spot at the 2026 tournament, marking the nation’s seventh appearance on football’s biggest stage.
