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World Cup 2026 · Group K · FIFA #13
Colombia
- Group
- K
- FIFA Rank
- #13
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group K · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | #5 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | #13 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | #46 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | #50 | 4 |
Colombia's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs 🇨🇴 Colombia
Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte)
· Mexico City · capacity 87,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Uzbekistan's team page →
Matchday 2 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
· Zapopan · capacity 49,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See DR Congo's team page →
Matchday 3 · 23:30 UTC
🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇵🇹 Portugal
Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
· Miami Gardens · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Portugal's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with James inside
Pivot
Richard Ríos
Attacking focus
Luis Díaz · Jhon Durán
Identity
2024 Copa América finalists riding James's late-career resurgence
Key players
James Rodríguez
Luis Díaz
Jhon Durán
Davinson Sánchez
Colombia at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 7 (incl. 2026) | Quarter-final |
How to watch Colombia
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: Caracol · RCN
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Colombia World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Colombia play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Colombia's tournament begins Jun 17, 2026 against Uzbekistan at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City (02:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is Colombia's coach at World Cup 2026?
Néstor Lorenzo.
What group is Colombia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group K with Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan.
What is Colombia's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#13 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Colombia ever reached a World Cup Quarter-final?
Colombia's best finish is Quarter-final. They have appeared at 7 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Colombia's captain at World Cup 2026?
James Rodríguez.
Where can I watch Colombia's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; Caracol · RCN in Colombia.