Colombia

FIFA Ranking #19Coach Néstor LorenzoCOL

Team quick answers

What group is Colombia in at World Cup 2026?

Colombia are in Group K with Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Portugal. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Colombia and what is their FIFA ranking?

Colombia are coached by Néstor Lorenzo, are FIFA-ranked #19, and use the team code COL.

When does Colombia's group-stage campaign start?

Colombia's first group match is against Uzbekistan on June 18, 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Their full group-stage window runs June 18, 2026 — June 27, 2026.

How can Colombia reach the knockout stage?

Colombia advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group K. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Colombia arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #19 in the FIFA world rankings. Néstor Lorenzo leads the squad after qualifying through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group K, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America) — the confederation with five World Cup titles between its members. Colombia's qualification campaign placed them among the six sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Colombia share Group K with DR Congo, Portugal, Uzbekistan. Average FIFA rank of the group: #38. Colombia's group-stage campaign runs from June 18, 2026 to June 27, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.