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The 2018 season for Colombia was centered around the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where the team, led by José Pékerman, aimed to build on their impressive 2014 run. Drawn into Group H alongside Japan, Poland, and Senegal, Colombia suffered a shock 2–1 defeat to Japan in their opener after Carlos Sánchez’s early red card. They bounced back with a convincing 3–0 win over Poland, with James Rodríguez orchestrating the attack, and a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Senegal secured top spot in the group. In the Round of 16, they faced England, where a late Yerry Mina header forced extra time, but Colombia were eliminated 4–3 on penalties. Despite the disappointment, the team showed resilience and remained a strong force in South American football.

🇨🇴 Colombia 2018 World Cup Squad

Manager: José Pékerman
Captain: Radamel Falcao

Goalkeepers

• David Ospina

• Camilo Vargas

• José Fernando Cuadrado

Defenders

• Santiago Arias

• Cristian Zapata

• Dávinson Sánchez

• Yerry Mina

• Óscar Murillo

• Johan Mojica

• Frank Fabra (injured pre-tournament)

• Farid Díaz

Midfielders

• Carlos Sánchez

• Wilmar Barrios

• Jefferson Lerma

• Abel Aguilar

• Mateus Uribe

• Juan Cuadrado

• James Rodríguez

• José Izquierdo

• Juan Fernando Quintero

Forwards

• Radamel Falcao

• Carlos Bacca

• Miguel Borja

• Luis Muriel