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Colombia head coach Néstor Lorenzo has announced a 26-player squad for a pair of international friendlies against Chile this November, marking the final matches of the national team’s 2026 calendar. The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the list on Friday, Nov. 6. The team will begin its camp in Cali on Saturday, Nov. 7, ahead of the first match in the Colombian city, followed by a game in Santiago, Chile.
The call-up features several changes from the squad that faced Peru, Mexico, and Paraguay in the United States last month. Striker Luis Díaz, who was rested during the last international window, is absent after picking up an injury with his club, Bayern Munich. The roster also sees the return of goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, defender Juan David Cabal, and midfielder Jefferson Lerma. In a significant update, five players—goalkeeper Devis Vásquez, defender Juan David Arizala, midfielder Nelson Deossa, and forwards Camilo Mena and Daniel Mosquera—have received their first call-ups to the national team.
The roster includes players representing clubs across Europe and the Americas. Goalkeepers Aldair Quintana (Independiente del Valle) and Camilo Vargas (Club Atlas) are joined by Devis Vásquez (AS Roma). The defensive line features Daniel Muñoz (Nottingham Forest), Dávinson Sánchez (Galatasaray), and Jhon Lucumí (Juventus), with Arizala (Udinese) and Mosquera (Hellas Verona) also included.
The midfield includes Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Nelson Deossa (Real Betis), and Kevin Andrade (Zenit). The forward line includes Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) and Yáser Asprilla (Girona), along with Camilo Mena (Korona Kielce) and Daniel Mosquera.
Here is the complete list of 26 players called up by Néstor Lorenzo:
The two matches against Chile will provide final preparation opportunities for Colombia. The first match is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia. The team will then travel to Santiago for the second match on Tuesday, Nov. 17, kicking off at 6:00 p.m. local time in Chile (8:00 p.m. local time in Colombia) at the Estadio Nacional.
The first match in Cali is set for 7:00 p.m. and the second in Santiago for 6:00 p.m. local time. The fixtures represent a period for Lorenzo to assess his squad, particularly with the absence of figures like Díaz and other regulars from recent windows.
This call-up departs from the roster used in September and October. The most notable absence is Luis Díaz, who was expected to return after being rested but suffered an injury with Bayern Munich, ruling him out of contention. Other omissions include goalkeepers Álvaro Montero and Kevin Mier, defenders Royer Caicedo and Álvaro Angulo, midfielders Kevin Castaño and the injured Richard Ríos, and forwards Carlos Gómez and Kevin Viveros.
The return of Camilo Vargas, Juan David Cabal, and Jefferson Lerma adds experience. The inclusion of five first-time call-ups is a key part of the roster, highlighting Lorenzo’s effort to introduce new talent to the setup.
Following the friendlies against Chile, the Colombian national team’s focus will shift to future qualifying matches and tournaments. The November matches serve as the final international window for 2026, providing a platform for Lorenzo to finalize his squad’s strategy and identify players who can contribute in high-stakes matches. The team’s next confirmed competitive action will be announced by the Colombian Football Federation in due course.
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