La Selección Colombia has officially confirmed a three-match international tour in the United States for the upcoming unified FIFA window, running from September 21 to October 6, 2026.
A Extended Window on American Soil
The upcoming international break offers an unusually long preparation window for South American national teams. By combining the traditional September and October windows, FIFA has created a prolonged block that allows squads to settle into extended training camps. The FCF announced that the triple-header tour will span three distinct U.S. cities, utilizing major venues in Maryland, New Jersey, and Florida.
The schedule kicks off on Saturday, September 26, when Colombia meets Mexico at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, with kickoff times still to be finalized. Following the fixture in Baltimore, the Tricolor will travel north to face Paraguay on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. local Colombian time at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The tour concludes on Tuesday, October 6, with a matchup against Perú scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Colombian time at the Inter Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida.
New Faces and Roster Speculation
For Néstor Lorenzo, the three friendlies provide an essential testing ground to evaluate fresh talent following the team’s run to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having recently renewed his contract to remain at the helm for another four-year cycle, Lorenzo is expected to blend his trusted veteran core with emerging options. Reports indicate that the coaching staff plans to release the official squad list between September 16 and 18, with players assembling for camp over the weekend of September 19 to secure more than six full days of training ahead of the Baltimore opener.
Particular attention surrounds the attacking third, where strong club form has pushed several younger names into contention. Jhon Jáder Durán has drawn consideration for a potential return following a productive start with Benfica, while fellow forward Camilo Durán has also turned heads following a move to Celtic, where he has contributed early-season goals. Meanwhile, questions persist regarding the availability of veteran playmaker James Rodríguez, who currently remains unattached to a club.
Coaching Staff Adjustments
The friendlies also mark the dawn of a tactical transition behind the scenes. Luis Amaranto Perea stepped down from his role as assistant coach to take over as manager of Independiente Medellín. While the FCF has not yet made an official announcement, multiple reports indicate that Argentine tactician José María Bazán is slated to step in as Lorenzo’s new primary assistant.
Following the conclusion of the October 6 fixture against Perú in Miami, the Tricolor will look toward the next official FIFA window in November, where further friendlies—rumored to potentially feature Chile—await confirmation by the federation.
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