Néstor Lorenzo’s Colombia have drawn one of the tournament’s most compelling groups — alongside Portugal. Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich) is the headline star. James Rodríguez is called up at 33, despite playing in MLS (Minnesota United). David Ospina has returned to the squad.
Full squad (26 players)
| Pos | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Camilo Vargas | Atlas |
| GK | Álvaro Montero | Vélez Sársfield |
| GK | David Ospina | Atlético Nacional |
| DEF | Davinson Sánchez | Galatasaray |
| DEF | Jhon Lucumí | Bologna |
| DEF | Yerry Mina | Cagliari |
| DEF | Willer Ditta | Cruz Azul |
| DEF | Daniel Muñoz | Crystal Palace |
| DEF | Santiago Arias | Independiente |
| DEF | Johan Mojica | Mallorca |
| DEF | Deiver Machado | Nantes |
| MID | Richard Ríos | Benfica |
| MID | Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace |
| MID | Jhon Arias | Palmeiras |
| MID | Jorge Carrascal | Flamengo |
| MID | Juan Fernando Quintero | River Plate |
| MID | James Rodríguez | Minnesota United |
| MID | Kevin Castaño | River Plate |
| MID | Juan Camilo Portilla | Athletico Paranaense |
| MID | Gustavo Puerta | Racing de Santander |
| MID | Jaminton Campaz | Rosario Central |
| FWD | Luis Díaz | Bayern Munich |
| FWD | Juan Camilo Hernández (Cucho) | Real Betis |
| FWD | Jhon Córdoba | FC Krasnodar |
| FWD | Carlos Andrés Gómez | Vasco da Gama |
| FWD | Luis Suárez | Sporting CP |
Key facts
Coach: Néstor Lorenzo. Captain: James Rodríguez.
Group K: Colombia, Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. Colombia vs Portugal is the headline group match.
Notable: Luis Díaz moved from Liverpool to Bayern Munich — the squad’s primary threat. James at 33, playing MLS, remains captain. David Ospina returns. Jhon Córdoba plays for FC Krasnodar (Russian Premier League).
Odds to win the tournament
Colombia are priced around 30.00–35.00. The team is on the rise (Copa América 2024 finalists) but the group with Portugal represents an early test. With Luis Díaz fit and James in form, they are a genuine threat in the Round of 16.
