Who are the most significant absences in the Colombian national team squad: James Rodríguez leads the list of absentees
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Colombia's national football team manager, Néstor Lorenzo, has announced the squad list for upcoming friendly matches against Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru, scheduled to take place in the United States between September and October 2026. The roster announcement marks the team's first gathering following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. James Rodríguez is the most notable absence from the current selection.
The series of matches signals the beginning of a new developmental phase for the Colombian squad. The objective of this cycle is to build a competitive team for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with Lorenzo introducing several new players to the roster to initiate this transition process.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the integration of new players and future planning
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Highlights key player absences and the omission of James Rodríguez
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