Néstor Lorenzo Names First Squad of New Cycle After World Cup Exit
Coach Néstor Lorenzo issued his first official call-up list since Colombia's Round of 16 elimination against Switzerland, framing it as the start of a new era for La Tricolor.
Two months after Colombia's painful penalty shootout exit against Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup, coach Néstor Lorenzo took a formal step forward on Wednesday, announcing his first official squad list of the new cycle. Lorenzo accompanied the announcement with emotional words about keeping the national team's dream alive.
La Tricolor had reached the Round of 16 after topping Group K with wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo and a draw against Portugal. Their tournament ended on July 7 when Switzerland eliminated them 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes.
Lorenzo framed the new call-up as the beginning of a rebuilt process rather than a continuation of the World Cup campaign. For Colombian fans in the diaspora still processing the elimination, the announcement signals that the federation is looking ahead.
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