[sport] Colombia squad list: 26 players to play against Peru and Argentina in the qualifiers

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There were many doubts about injuries, lack of rhythm and team changes, regarding the members of the Colombian National Team who were in the Copa América 2024 and obtained the runner-up title. Well, on Thursday, August 29, when the list of those called up to face Peru and Argentina for dates 7 and 8 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers was known, the doubts were cleared up and now there is much to analyze.

Although James Rodríguez's situation was the most striking, since he would arrive at the concentration of 'la Tricolor' with more than 50 days without competing and with a handful of training sessions with Rayo Vallecano, it is known that he is an indisputable for the DT. But the injured players like David Ospina and Davinson Sánchez, who could allow them to reach the limit, were finally taken out and new names arrived that broaden the panorama of the absolute national team. In addition, there were several names that led to debate because they replaced others who seemed firm or with arguments to continue being chosen.

 

 

Call-up for Colombia vs. Peru and Argentina for the 2026 Qualifiers
There were many names proposed, including those who were expected to receive an opportunity, and even those who could start to get on the list in the face of a necessary renewal. But Lorenzo's criteria is clear and the idea is to respect the process, although a couple of places are opened for names that could have stood out and, in this case, there were more new names due to forced absences.

 

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