Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Los Cafeteros compete in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Néstor Lorenzo, captain James Rodríguez. CONMEBOL qualifier.
Colombia's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at FIFA #13, Colombia are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Colombia is the highest-ranked side in Group H (avg. opponent rank #26). They are expected to top the group, but England and Senegal are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Colombia: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group H is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Colombia match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against England at AT&T Stadium.
Colombia 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Colombia World Cup history
Colombia have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Quarter-finals (2014). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, R16, QF, R16, DNQ, including 2 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Colombia data via API
// Fetch Colombia World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=colombia',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Colombia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Colombia is in Group H alongside England, Senegal, Iraq. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group H is #26.
Who is Colombia's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Néstor Lorenzo manages Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with James Rodríguez as captain.
What is Colombia's best World Cup finish?
Colombia's best FIFA World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (2014). They have appeared in 7 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, R16, QF, R16, DNQ.
Who are Colombia's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain James Rodríguez leads a squad whose standout names include James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Durán. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Colombia qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONMEBOL qualifier. They came through the CONMEBOL qualifying pathway.
What is Colombia's current FIFA Ranking?
Colombia are ranked #13 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at FIFA #13, Colombia are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Colombia's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Colombia is the highest-ranked side in Group H (avg. opponent rank #26). They are expected to top the group, but England and Senegal are realistic challengers. Sitting at FIFA #13, Colombia are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Colombia fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Colombia World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Colombia going back to their first tournament.
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