World Cup history
Colombia (Los Cafeteros) has appeared at 7 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Quarter-final 2014. Founded in 1924, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CONMEBOL pool, coached by Néstor Lorenzo.
- World Cup appearances7
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishQuarter-final 2014
- Head coachNéstor Lorenzo
- Founded1924
- FIFACONMEBOL
Star players
- James Rodríguez
- Luis Díaz
- Jhon Durán
- Richard Ríos
- Daniel Muñoz
Path to the trophy
Dark horse — knockout-round threat. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Colombia won the World Cup?
Colombia has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Quarter-final 2014.
Who is the head coach of Colombia?
Néstor Lorenzo leads Colombia into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Colombia played in the World Cup?
Colombia has appeared 7 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Colombia's star players?
James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Durán, Richard Ríos, Daniel Muñoz.
What confederation does Colombia represent?
Colombia plays in the CONMEBOL confederation.
When does Colombia play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Colombia's nickname?
Los Cafeteros
Plan your Colombia World Cup 2026 experience
Dark horse — knockout-round threat.
