James Rodríguez headlines Colombia 2026 World Cup roster | OneFootball

By Jaime Uribarri

Minnesota United FC midfielder James Rodríguez has made Colombia's final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Colombia enter the tournament after missing the 2022 edition. The South American nation are readying for their seventh World Cup appearance.

Néstor Lorenzo's squad also features former Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernández, who now competes in LaLiga for Real Betis.

Colombia schedule: Group K

The 2026 World Cup has expanded from the usual 32 nations to 48 total. The top two teams advance from each group, and the top eight third-place finishers also make the knockout phase (Round of 32).

The tournament, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, spans from June 11 to July 19.

James Rodriguez

Midfielder · Minnesota United FC

This will be Rodríguez's third World Cup appearance, highlighted by a breakout 2014 tournament in which he won the competition's Golden Boot (six goals) while leading Colombia to a quarterfinal finish.

At Russia 2018, he featured in all three group-stage games before missing Colombia's Round of 16 loss to England due to injury. 

Named Colombia's captain ahead of the 2016 Copa América Centenario in the United States, Rodríguez is his country's all-time leading scorer with 31g/41a in 124 caps. 

Ahead of the 2026 MLS season, Rodríguez joined Minnesota on a guaranteed contract through June with an option through December.