Colombia extends Néstor Lorenzo's contract after World Cup performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Néstor Lorenzo will remain as Colombia's soccer coach following a successful World Cup campaign where the team conceded only one goal in five matches. The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the contract extension after a meeting in Bogotá, though the length of the extension was not disclosed. Under Lorenzo's leadership since 2022, Colombia achieved 31 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 96 goals overall. The team reached the last 16 in the World Cup but was eliminated by Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Lorenzo emphasized the need to recharge and build on the team's attacking style ahead of potential matches in September.
- •Lorenzo has been in charge since 2022 with strong overall performance.
- •Colombia topped its World Cup group but lost in the knockout stage.
- •The federation confirmed the extension during a meeting in Bogotá.
- •Upcoming matches for Colombia are set for September with opponents TBD.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Colombia backs coach Néstor Lorenzo with contract extension after World Cup
"BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia soccer coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup. The length of his contract extension with the Colombian Football Federation was not disclosed. Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was initially hired in 2022 on a four-year contract.
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