Colombia has started its World Cup preparations in Mexico ahead of its games against Uzbekistan and Congo in Group K. The team arrived in Guadalajara on Wednesday and had its first training session

United by two passions - soccer and music - they chose to bring stadiums to life, each in his own way: onstage and on the field.

Portugal and Colombia headline Group K, but Uzbekistan and DR Congo could still complicate the 2026 World Cup race.

Englishman Anthony Taylor will be in charge of officiating the match between Colombia and Uzbekistan. The Colombian national team’s debut is approaching, and it has already been revealed who will be in charge of keeping order on the pitch.

Colombia captain James Rodriguez believes international teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for the upcoming Ballon d'Or following a spectacular season with Bayern Munich. The iconic midfielder insists a deep run on the global stage would validate the winger's world-class status,

Cruz Martínez, the Under-21 goalkeeper from Atlas, just lived every soccer kid’s wildest dream: training shoulder-to-shoulder with the Colombian National Team in Guadalajara. B

"I knew then we'd made history. No one had ever beat Argentina 5-0. We had qualified for the World Cup." - Carlos ValderramaEntering the final matchday