👀An ageing squad: the stat that worries Colombia? | OneFootball

Head coach Néstor Lorenzo officially announced Colombia’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. The roster sparked a statistical debate by posting an average age of 29.54, making it one of the oldest delegations in the tournament and comfortably above powerhouses such as Spain (26.04), France (26.54), and Brazil (28.62).

The old guard leads Colombia’s dream

The Argentine manager chose to strengthen the team with players boasting vast international experience. In goal, David Ospina and Camilo Vargas stand out, both aged 37, while the midfield spine and creativity rest on leaders such as James Rodríguez (34), Santiago Arias (34), and Juan Fernando Quintero (33). The team’s biggest star and main attacking threat will be Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz, aged 29.

Youth provides support in Group K

To balance the generational scale, Lorenzo included young pieces such as Gustavo Puerta (22) and Carlos Andrés Gómez (23). After missing out on Qatar 2022, La Tricolor will look to make history in North America by advancing past the opening stage, where it shares Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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