Colombia Names 26-Player Squad for Key World Cup Qualifiers Against Peru and Argentina

Colombia has announced its 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June, with head coach Néstor Lorenzo mixing experienced veterans with emerging talent. David Ospina, James Rodríguez, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Yerry Mina return to the national team, while promising players like Luis Díaz, Gustavo Puerta, and Jhon Jáder Durán are also included.

As reported by El Colombiano, the squad began training in Guarne and will move to Barranquilla on May 31 for their home match against Peru. The team is scheduled to travel to Buenos Aires on June 8 to prepare for the match against Argentina. Several domestic league standouts were also called up, such as Andrés Román, Marino Hinestroza, and Kevin Mier, underlining the coaching staff’s appreciation of local performance.

The list includes several players active in Europe, including Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Richard Ríos (Palmeiras), and Camilo Vargas (Atlas). With a balanced roster full of experience, youth, and ambition, Colombia hopes to secure vital points in its journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas - Atlas F.C. (MEX), David Ospina - Atlético Nacional (COL), Kevin Mier - Cruz Azul (MEX)

Defenders
Yerry Mina - Cagliari Calcio (ITA), Davinson Sánchez - Galatasaray (TUR), Jhon Lucumí - Bologna F.C. (ITA), Willer Ditta - Cruz Azul (MEX), Daniel Muñoz - Crystal Palace F.C. (ING), Cristian Borja - Club América (MEX), Andrés Román - Atlético Nacional (COL), Deiver Machado - RC Lens (FRA)

Midfielders
Jefferson Lerma - Crystal Palace F.C. (ING), Gustavo Puerta - Hull City (ING), Richard Ríos - Palmeiras (BRA), Kevin Castaño - River Plate (ARG), Jhon Arias - Fluminense (BRA), Juan Fernando Quintero - América de Cali (COL), James Rodríguez - León (MEX), Jorge Carrascal - Dinamo Moscú (RUS), Yaser Asprilla - Girona (ESP)

Strikers
Marino Hinestroza - Atlético Nacional (COL), Jáminton Campaz - Rosario Central (ARG), Luis Díaz - Liverpool F.C. (ING), Jhon Córdoba - F.C. Krasnodar (RUS), Jhon Jáder Durán - Al Nassr (ARA), Juan Camilo 'Cucho' Hernández - Real Betis (ESP)