After successfully concluding the national preparation cycle organized by the Colombian Football Federation, a contingent of thirteen Colombian referees traveled to Luque, Paraguay.

The officials have been summoned to join the 2026 CONMEBOL Preseason, a highly demanding space designed to unify criteria before the start of the official calendar of continental competitions.

The national delegation stands out for its balance and experience, made up of eight men and five women who are already completing the scheduled sessions.

The presence of internationally renowned figures underlines the status of Colombian refereeing within the South American Football Confederation, ensuring representation in the most important club and national team tournaments of the year.

As reported by the CONMEBOL Referees Commission, this training day will last until February 1.

The central axes of the work include technical strengthening, updating in the interpretation of the rules.

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Likewise, in field protocols, aimed at optimizing communication and VAR management.

Additionally, in terms of professional evolution, aimed at promoting the growth of refereeing in the FIFA and A categories.

The group of central referees is led by the experienced Wilmar Roldán, accompanied by Carlos Betancur, John Ospina, María Victoria Daza and Paula Fernández.

This group will be in charge of making the main decisions in the upcoming meetings.

For its part, the team of assistant referees that completes the Colombian representation is made up of Alexander Guzmán, John León, David Fuentes, Miguel Roldán and Richard Ortiz, along with assistants Mary Blanco, Jenny Torres and Nataly Arteaga, who will provide their technical precision on the wings during the 2026 season.

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