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Tue, Jun 9

Group K

Colombia

FIFA rank #9

They're a talented, attack-minded South American side known for producing flashy, skillful players who love to entertain — think fast passing and exciting individual moments rather than boring, defensive soccer. Heading into 2026, they're riding serious momentum after finishing runners-up at the 2024 Copa América, where they looked like one of the best teams in the world before losing to Argentina in the final. Keep an eye on James Rodríguez, their veteran playmaker who has a knack for pulling off the kind of highlight-reel passes and goals that make casual fans stop scrolling and actually watch.

Key players
Luis Díaz

Luis Díaz

Winger

Picture a player who looks like he's running on pure electricity — someone who gets the ball on the left side and immedi…

James Rodríguez

James Rodríguez

Midfielder

Few players in the world make the game look as effortless and artistic as this Colombian playmaker, who has a rare gift …

Matches
Full schedule

GROUP K · THU, JUN 18 · 2:00 AM UTC · Denver

Uzbekistan

vs

Colombia

GROUP K · WED, JUN 24 · 2:00 AM UTC · Philadelphia

Colombia

vs

DR Congo

GROUP K · SAT, JUN 27 · 11:30 PM UTC · Philadelphia

Colombia

vs

Portugal

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