The Colombia national team disappointed again in the 2026 World Cup, reopening the debate about the lack of hierarchy and vision of the national team. The Colombian Football Federation is pointed out for the planning of the Tricolor, as journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez stated that some situations affected the squad of coach Néstor Lorenzo.

What happened on the road to Vancouver?

The failure of the Colombia national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup reopened the debate about the lack of hierarchy and vision of the national team, as since 2016 it has lost five penalty shootouts and won only one, in addition to the lack of goals in the tournament. Colombia's last win was on November 19, 2025, when they defeated Australia 3-0.

The future of Néstor Lorenzo

Before the 2026 World Cup, it was almost a fact that the Argentine coach would continue with the national team for a longer time due to the atmosphere of unity and hope, which was strengthened by finishing first in group K, above Portugal, and adding seven points. However, things changed after the elimination against Switzerland, as there is a strong debate about the pros and cons of renewing Néstor Lorenzo, which is being discussed by the Colombian Football Federation to make a decision about his contract.

The truth about Lorenzo's future

Although journalists like Felipe Sierra assured that Lorenzo would continue in charge, the coach's opinion is not known, the conditions he would ask for the process towards 2030, and if he would ask for a salary improvement, as he would earn two million euros, a low figure compared to other colleagues, according to the specialized portal Finance Football. Colombia has a recent record of 3W-2D-0L in their last 5 games, and is on a 2-game winning streak. However, forward J. Córdoba is injured and will not be able to play in the next game.

The Colombia national team is seeking answers after the failure in the 2026 World Cup, and Néstor Lorenzo's future is one of the most debated topics currently. The truth about his future will be known in the coming days, when the Colombian Football Federation makes a decision about his contract.