Colombia announce squad for friendlies against Croatia & France in March international break
Stars Diaz and Rodriguez are both included in the squad.
The Colombian national team will play their final two preparatory friendlies against Croatia and France, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
The first game is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, while the second is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, at Northwest Stadium in Maryland.
The list of 26 players selected by head coach Něor Lorenzo for the matches against the two European teams was released by the Colombian Football Federation on Thursday. The coach will choose the final team from this group to compete in the event in Mexico, the US, and Canada.
Additionally, these friendly games will be the penultimate chance for players to guarantee a spot on the final roster. If they want Lorenzo to consider them, they must perform to the best of their abilities in those two games.
With a combination of seasoned players and up-and-coming talent hoping to establish themselves on the global scene, the team is well-positioned to give Colombia good chances in the upcoming World Cup.
Colombia announce squad for March international friendlies
Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Álvaro Montero (Vélez Sarsfield), David Ospina – (Atlético Nacional)
Defenders: Yerson Mosquera (Wolverhampton), Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Juan David Cabal (Juventus), Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray), Deiver Machado (Nantes), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Jhon Lucumí (Bologna)
Midfielders: James Rodriguez (Minnesota), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Gustavo Puerta (Racing Santander), Kevin Castaño (River Plate), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
Forwards: Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich), Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco da Gama), Rafael Santos Borre (Internacional), Luis Suárez (Sporting CP), Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar), Johan Carbonero (Internacional)
When will Colombia face France and Croatia?
They will face Croatia on March 26 and France on the 29th.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.