The Colombia national football team is seeking success in the 2026 World Cup with Néstor Lorenzo in charge. Lorenzo's team defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, strengthening a historical bond with Argentine coaches. Two facts are enough to understand what Argentine coaches represent for the Colombian national team in the World Cup: in four of their seven World Cups, they had a coach born in Argentina and with them, they obtained 70 percent of their World Cup wins. The Colombian team's victory in Group K - with goals from Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, and Jáminton Campaz - seems to confirm the hypothesis that when an Argentine coaches them, there is guaranteed happiness. History also plays a role, and the processes of Adolfo Pedernera and José Pekerman are etched in South American football memory. With Pedernera, Colombia qualified for the World Cup for the first time, and in that 1962 tournament in Chile, they scored their first point. And the draw they achieved was a true feat: they came back from 1-4 to 4-4 against the powerful Soviets of the legendary Lev Yashin, considered the best goalkeeper of the 20th century. That draw made history for two reasons: of the 13 World Cup matches played by the goalkeeper known as the Black Spider, it was the only time he conceded four goals; and, additionally, in that match, the only Olympic goal in World Cup history was scored. If what Pedernera did is remembered in Colombia as a positive campaign, what José Pekerman achieved can be considered an epic. In 2014, the Argentine coach took the Colombian national team to fifth place in an unforgettable World Cup: four consecutive wins and a narrow defeat against the host team, Brazil. Additionally, James Rodríguez finished as the tournament's top scorer with 6 goals; one of them was chosen as the most beautiful goal of the tournament. The current path, this one in 2026, has just begun: the success against Uzbekistan is just the first step that Lorenzo's team visualizes to achieve glory. Néstor Lorenzo is looking to follow in the footsteps of his Argentine predecessors and take Colombia to glory in the 2026 World Cup. The Colombian national team has a long road ahead, but with Lorenzo in charge, Colombian fans have hope that their team can achieve great things. Lorenzo's experience in Argentine football and his ability to motivate his players can be key to Colombia's success in the 2026 World Cup. With an initial victory against Uzbekistan, Colombia is looking to continue adding points and advancing in the tournament. The Colombian national team has a solid team and talented players, which can be an important factor in their success in the 2026 World Cup.