Colombia's national team faces criticism for its performance in the 2026 World Cup, with Piter Albeiro and Carlos Antonio Vélez among those speaking out about the need for change in the country's football culture. The team lost to Switzerland in the quarterfinals, and although it won its last game against Australia on November 19, 2025, with a score of 3-0, the feeling of emptiness remains in the team.
What happened?
The fans of the Colombia national team are still reeling from the team's performance in the World Cup, with Piter Albeiro and Carlos Antonio Vélez among those speaking out about the need for change in the country's football culture. The comedian Piter Albeiro, known for his participation in programs like Sábados felices and winner of Masterchef Celebrity, had launched a harsh comment against the players of the Tricolor, for their performance in the World Cup, leaving them with a half-sleep in the quarterfinals.
Why it matters for Colombia?
The journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez considered that the previous experience of Lorenzo was not at the level of the elite Colombian footballers, pointing out that the players need coaches of higher hierarchy. “The experience he had was: he directed Melgar de Arequipa,” he said, questioning the authority of the coach in front of a group accustomed to working with international figures.
What comes next?
The midfielder Gustavo Puerta recognized that the team felt that it could go further, although he also stated that the defeat showed that there are still aspects to be improved to compete in higher instances. The Tricolor has been in a two-game winning streak, with its last result being a 3-0 against Australia on November 19, 2025, but the feeling of emptiness remains in the team. Recent form (last 5): 3W-1D-1L (WWDWL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.
