Colombia prepares for World Cup 2026 with strong lineup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Colombia's national soccer team, featuring prominent players like Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez, is gearing up for the World Cup set to begin on June 11. The team boasts a strong support base and a solid foundation that includes the talented Díaz, who is expected to play a key role. Colombia's previous successes and the presence of veteran players add to the optimism surrounding their campaign. As the tournament approaches, the team is focused on refining their tactics and building chemistry ahead of their inaugural matches.
- •Luis Díaz is a key player for Colombia.
- •James Rodríguez remains an important part of the team.
- •World Cup kicks off on June 11.
- •Strong fan support surrounds the Colombian team.
- •Colombia is focusing on team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Colombia World Cup 2026 team guide
"Luis Díaz is the leading light of an extremely well-supported team still built around the 2014 golden boot winner James Rodríguez This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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