- Colombia will play its Group Stage matches in Mexico City and Miami.
- The national team will look to reestablish itself as a contender on the FIFA World Cup stage.
Colombia’s national team already knows its Group Stage schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Colombia head into a new edition of the world’s premier international competition aiming to reach the knockout rounds and represent South American football on the global stage.
Colombia has been drawn into Group K, where it will face DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Portugal.
Colombia’s fixture in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Colombia vs. Uzbekistan
- Date: June 17, 2026
- City: Mexico City
- Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Colombia will open its campaign against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca, one of the most iconic venues in world football history. Located in Mexico City, the stadium holds more than 80,000 spectators and will be one of the main venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It will also make history as the first stadium to host matches in three different FIFA World Cups.
Colombia vs. DR Congo
- Date: June 23, 2026
- City: Guadalajara
- Stadium: Guadalajara Stadium
With a capacity of more than 49,000, the venue has undergone major upgrades to meet tournament standards, including improved LED lighting, new sound systems and a state-of-the-art hybrid pitch.
Colombia vs. Portugal
- Date: June 27, 2026
- City: Miami
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
The venue, which holds more than 65,000 spectators, is one of South Florida’s premier sports arenas and will host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Colombia’s World Cup history
Colombia has previously competed in six editions of the FIFA World Cup:
1962
1990
1994
1998
2014
2018
The team’s best performance came at Brazil 2014, when it reached the quarterfinals for the first time in its history.
Colombia’s historic World Cup figures
Across different generations, Colombia has produced standout players who left their mark on the tournament:
Carlos Valderrama
René Higuita
Faustino Asprilla
Freddy Rincón
James Rodríguez
Radamel Falcao García
A new World Cup dream for Colombia
Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup represents another opportunity for Colombia to compete among the world’s elite.
With a squad that blends experience and youth, Colombia will aim to return to prominence and continue writing their story on football’s biggest stage.
