LThe 20 teams in the first division of the Colombia Professional Soccer are preparing to face the 2026 season, which will present new features in the first semester format, since There will be no home runs played nor will there be a classic date.
In the first half of 2026, it is planned 19 days in the round-robin phase and playoffs in the definition of the title.
7 teams will have a new coach in 2026
In the midst of the preseason work, it has been confirmed that at least seven teams will have a new technical director in the first half of 2026.
These are Atlético Nacional, Independiente Santa Fe, Deportivo Pasto, Deportivo Pereira, Águilas Doradas, Internacional de Bogotá and Jaguares.
The team’purslane‘is looking for a replacement for Diego Arias, who would not continue in office, despite having won the BetPlay Cup.
On the other hand,Independent Santa Fe confirmed the hiring of the Uruguayan a few days ago Pablo Repetto.
Deportivo Pasto will have Spanish Jonathan Risueñowhile Golden Eagles will be under the technical direction of Juan David Niñowho shone at the head of Royal Cundinamarca in 2025.
Deportivo Pereirawhich is in the middle of some economic problems, will have as its strategist Jorge Enrique Patino.
Finally, International of Bogotathe new FPC team, will have Ricardo Valiño, while Jaguars of Córdobawhich returns to the first division, will be under the command of Alexis Márquez.
