✍️ Stays in charge: Néstor Lorenzo signs new Colombia deal | OneFootball

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·23 July 2026

✍️ Stays in charge: Néstor Lorenzo signs new Colombia deal

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The Executive Committee of the Colombian Football Federation ratified the continuity of Néstor Lorenzo as head of the Senior Men’s National Team. The decision was made official this Thursday in Bogotá, extending the Argentine coach’s contract.

A cycle backed by results

Lorenzo took charge in 2022, consolidating a successful process that includes a historic 28-match unbeaten run. Under his leadership, La Tricolor finished as runner-up in the 2024 Copa América and secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


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The Argentine coach’s numbers

The national team manager’s record shows outstanding figures after 51 matches in charge across official competitions and friendlies:

  • 31 wins
  • 12 draws
  • 8 losses

With this agreement, the Colombian leadership reaffirms its full confidence in the sporting project led by the coach ahead of the upcoming international challenges.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


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