Concern for the Colombian national team: these are the poor numbers of the forwards days before the first friendly after the 2026 World Cup

Néstor Lorenzo, head coach of the Colombia national football team, is scheduled to announce the squad on Thursday, September 17, in Bogotá. The upcoming friendlies against Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru mark the team's first matches following the 2026 World Cup and serve as the opening phase of a new preparation cycle oriented toward the Copa América.

Ahead of this announcement, attention has turned to the performance metrics of the national team's forwards. Reports highlight concerns over low scoring numbers among the striking options as the squad prepares to resume international competition in these upcoming friendlies.