This is how the Colombian squad arrives to play against Croatia and France on FIFA date

One by one review of the 26 summoned to the Colombia National Team by coach Néstor Lorenzo to the friendlies against Croatia and France on FIFA date in March.

This list is very close to the final one that will compete in the 2026 World Cup. The base is there and a couple of new names could have room in the middle of the year. Luis Díaz is the best present for his offensive effectiveness with Bayern in Europe, followed by Luis Suárez, Sporting’s revelation of the season.

Captain James Rodríguez had his long-awaited debut of the year with Minnesota United. And Álvaro Montero raised the competition for the tricolor arch.

Archers

Camilo Vargas – Atlas (MEX)

Undisputed starter for his team in Mexico. He played 15 games and had two clean sheets this season. He has fifteen saves with the eighth in the table.

Álvaro Montero – Vélez Sarsfield (ARG)

In 2026 he took over the goal of the Argentine team, leader of Group A. He blocked in 10 games and finished goalless in five. The percentage of saves is 88 percent.

David Ospina – National (COL)

He lowered his level in the last month with the purslanes. They were eliminated in the first phase of Conmebol Sudamericana and received a midfield goal from Millonarios.

Defenses

Davinson Sánchez – Galatasaray (TUR)

Patron of the defense of the Turks. He was sidelined due to yellow cards in the elimination against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. He has 23 games in the local leadership campaign.

Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace (ING)

He returned to the Conference League after a shoulder injury against Tottenham in the Premier. It was his second injury in an irregular campaign in English football.

Johan Mojica – Mallorca (ESP)

Fight to remain in the first division of Spanish football. For now he is safe with a two-point lead. He is a first baseman and faced 28 games in which he gave three assists.

Santiago Arias – Independent (ARG)

The winger changed teams. He went from Bahía to the red of Avellaneda in which he fights for the title. He gave two assists in six games.

Yerson Mosquera – Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG)

Although relegation seems inevitable, he is valued among fans for his dedication on the field. He participated in 22 games this season and is back in the tricolor after the friendlies in October.

Jhon Lucumí – Bologna FC (ITA)

Just qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League. Leader of the defense of his squad in Italy.

Déiver Machado – FC Nantes (FRA)

He played the last five games with Nantes in the French league with which he is fighting to stay in the first division. He returned after eight months after the 0-0 draw against Peru in the Qualifiers.

Juan David Cabal – Juventus (ITA)

An expulsion in the UEFA Champions League playoffs against Galatasaray took him out of the starting lineup. He was a substitute in the last four matches of the match.

Midfielders

Jefferson Lerma – Crystal Palace (ING)

He is an alternative in his third season with the team in England. In this campaign he played as a center back a couple of times and added better technique in his throw-ins into the rival area.

James Rodríguez – Minnesota (USA)

The captain returned to play after four months. He had half an hour in the 6-0 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS. “It was hard to come in like that. We were already losing by many goals, but I came in to do my job, which is to try to play well in just a few minutes,” he said.

Richard Rios – Benfica (POR)

A shoulder injury in January suggested the worst in this World Cup semester. He recovered quickly and resumed his place among the starters. In his first season in Europe he won 132 duels and took the ball away 172 times.

Jhon Arias – Palmeiras (BRA)

He changed Wolverhampton for the leader of the Brazilian league. It was a complex experience in England. He returned to prominence and scored his first goal in the victory over Botafogo.

Jorge Carrascal – Flamengo (BRA)

Regular first baseman for the Conmebol Libertadores champion. In his 12 games for the Brasileirao and the Rio tournament he scored two goals and distributed a couple of assists.

Juan Fernando Quintero – River Plate (ARG)

He soon returned from a slight tear in the hamstring of his right leg and added minutes from the bench under new coach Eduardo Coudet. Two goals, one assist, his offensive support in Argentine football.

Gustavo Puerta – Racing de Santander (ESP)

The midfielder repeated his call-up after the November friendlies in which he scored a goal against New Zealand. He is the leader of the Spanish promotion with six points of advantage.

Kevin Castaño – River Plate (ARG)

He has a low level in the Argentine team in 2026. He added 25 minutes in the six most recent games of the red band in Argentine soccer.

Forwards

Luis Díaz – Bayern Munich (ALE)

The best Colombian in Europe. He earned the respect of his teammates, the coach and the fans for his offensive contribution. He completed 22 goals and 15 assists in all tournaments of the season. They will play in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.

Luis Suárez – Sporting (POR)

With a penalty goal and assist, he propelled the Portuguese to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. His scoring record reached 32 this campaign. A lethal nine.

Jhon Córdoba – Krasnodar (RUS)

He scored two goals in the return of the Russian league. He has accumulated nine in this course with the championship leader. He will have a tight fight with Suárez for the position in the National Team.

Rafael Borré – Internacional SC (BRA)

He improved his effectiveness and with fewer games he is close to surpassing his scoring record from the previous year. He has seven points. He reacted in time to continue in Lorenzo’s calls.

Carlos Gómez – Vasco da Gama (BRA)

He is one of the figures of the Rio team. He gave an assist in seven Brasileirao games.

Jaminton Campaz – CA Rosario Central (ARG)

One of Ángel Di María’s prominent partners in the Argentine team. This season he scored a goal and gave two assists in his six games for the championship.

Johan Carbonero – Internacional SC (BRA)

He forms a vital duo in the Porto Alegre team with Rafa Borré. The winger has one goal and one assist in the seven days of the Brazilian tournament.