Colombia announce squad for November international break

Colombia are unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after four matches

Colombia's squad for the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers has been announced. The South American nation is set to play at home against Brazil and away against Paraguay.

Luis Diaz has been named in the squad. His parents were kidnapped and his father was released after 12 days as hostage.

Colombia played two draws in the October international break. They played a 2-2 draw at home against Uruguay and then had to settle for a goalless draw against Ecuador away from home.

The team currently sits fifth in the points table with one win and three draws. Colombia along with Argentina are the only two countries who are yet to lose a match in the qualifiers.

James Rodriguez gets back-to-back national call-ups. He joined the Brazilian club, Sao Paulo at the end of July.

Lorenzo also named influential midfielder Jhon Arias, who was a key member of the Fluminense team that beat Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final last Saturday.

But there was no place for veterans Yerry Mina, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado and Radamel Falcao, who have lacked minutes for their respective clubs after recovering from injuries in recent weeks.

Colombia squad for November break

Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas, Alvaro Montero and Kevin Mier

Defenders: Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Jhon Lucumi, Willer Ditta, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Arias, Daniel Munoz, Deiver Machado and Cristian Borja.

Midfielders: James Rodriguez, Matheus Uribe, Jefferson Lerma, Kevin Castano, Richard Rios, Jaminton Campaz, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal and Yaser Asprilla.

Forwards: Luis Diaz, Rafael Santos Borre, Luis Sinisterra, Jhon Cordoba and Mateo Cassierra.