Minute30.com .- The Colombian team, led by Néstor Lorenzo, already knows the roadmap for its first three games in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Colombian fans must prepare their itinerary, since the team will have to travel significantly to face the group stage. The confirmed venues for the Tricolor clashes will be Mexico City, Guadalajara and Miami.
Key Dates for the Group Phase
Colombia’s group stage matches will be played over a period of ten days. The dates defined for the crucial matches, which will determine progress to the next phase of the tournament, are June 17, June 23 and June 27, 2026. These days will be fundamental for the team’s aspirations in the World Cup.
The K Group and its Headquarters
Colombia is part of Group K, along with Portugal (seeded), Uzbekistan and the winner of one of the Repechage keys. In addition to the three cities that Colombia will visit, the other venues that will host the meetings of this group will be Houston and Atlanta. Match distribution involves considerable travel logistics for most teams.
K Group Logistics
A particularity of Group K is the distribution of trips. Portugal, as group leader, will have the benefit of playing two of its three games in the same city (Houston). In contrast, the Colombian team, along with Uzbekistan and the qualified Repechage team, will have to travel to different cities for each of their three matches.
Debut in the Mexican Capital
Colombia’s debut will be on June 17 in an exciting duel against Uzbekistan, scheduled to be played in the iconic Mexico City (CDMX). On that same day, the group leader, Portugal, will begin its participation in Houston facing the qualified team from the Repechage.
The action for the Tricolor will continue on June 23, when Colombia travels to Guadalajara to face the winner of the Repechage.
Finally, the closing of the group stage for Lorenzo’s team will be on June 27 in an expected confrontation against Portugal in Miami, while Uzbekistan and the Repechage will face each other in Atlanta.