The 26 called up from Colombia to play the friendlies against Croatia and France

ByDavid Mitchell
The 26 called up from Colombia to play the friendlies against Croatia and France

The first one came out summoned list of Colombia National Team for their last friendlies before World Cup 2026. Nestor Lorenzo summoned 26 players to the matches against Croatia and France in the United States.

The National Team will prepare its return to the World Cup with two European rivals. Demanding test to strengthen certainties in the roster that will compete in the middle of the year and last opportunity to reinforce the base with new pieces.

Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez They are the best performance at the end of the season in Europe. Qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League and with a lot of visibility in the scoring charts in their leagues. The captain James He had half an hour in his debut with Minnesota in MLS after four months without competition. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Álvaro Montero is a figure in Argentine soccer with the leader Vélez.

Who are Colombia’s squad for the March friendlies against Croatia and France?

Archers

Camilo Vargas – Atlas (MEX)

Álvaro Montero – Vélez Sarsfield (ARG)

David Ospina – Atlético Nacional (COL)

Defenders

Yerson Mosquera – Wolverhampton (ING)

Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace (ING)

Johan Mojica – Mallorca (ESP)

Juan David Cabal – Juventus (ITA)

Dávinson Sánchez – Galatasaray (TUR)

Deiver Machado – Nantes (FRA)

Santiago Arias – Independent (ARG)

Jhon Lucumí – Bologna (ITA)

Midfielders

James Rodríguez – Minnesota (USA)

Juanfer Quintero – River (ARG)

Jorge Carrascal – Flamengo (BRA)

Richard Rios – Benfica (POR)

Jefferson Lerma – Crystal Palace (ING)

Gustavo Puerta – Racing Santander (ESP)

Kevin Castaño – River (ARG)

Jhon Arias – Palmeiras (BRA)

Jaminton Campaz – Rosario Central (ARG)

Forwards

Luis Díaz – Bayern Munich (ALE)

Carlos Andrés Gómez – Vasco da Gama (BRA)

Rafael Santos Borré – International (BRA)

Luis Suárez – Sporting Lisbon (POR)

Jhon Córdoba – Krasnodar (RUS)

Johan Carbonero – International (BRA)

When does the Colombian National Team play on the FIFA date in March?

The first match of this double day of friendlies will be Thursday March 26 against Croatia at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando at 6:30 p.m.

It will close against France on Sunday March 29 at Northwest Stadium, Maryland at 2:00 p.m.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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