James Rodriguez, David Ospina and Deiver Machado named for Colombia’s France friendly | OneFootball

Colombia have named their squad for Croatia on 27 March and France on 29 March at 21:00, with James Rodriguez, David Ospina and Deiver Machado included.

According to L'Équipe, James Rodriguez, currently with Minnesota, will link up with the national team in the coming days. Nestor Lorenzo’s list also features Luis Diaz and Nantes defender Deiver Machado.

Ospina, Colombia’s record appearance holder with 130 caps, has been called up and is now a back-up at Atlético Nacional. He could be overtaken by James Rodriguez in the coming months. The No 10 has 122 caps at 34.

In form Sporting Portugal striker Luis Suarez is also selected to face Les Bleus. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Colombia will use the spring window to sharpen up.

Squad, goalkeepers: Alvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina. Defenders: Jhon Lucumí, Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Deiver Machado, Juan Cabal, Johan Mojica, Santiago Arias, Yerson Mosquera.

Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Kevin Castano, Jaminton Campaz, Juan Fernando Quintero, Jorge Carrascal, Richard Rios, Gustavo Puerta. Forwards: Luis Suárez, Luis Diaz, Johan Carbonero, Carlos Gomez, Jhon Cordoba, Rafael Santos Borré.

Source: L'Équipe