By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, June 17 (Reuters) - Hours before Colombia's World Cup opener, Mexico City was already awash in yellow as thousands of visiting fans transformed the capital into a temporary slice of South America.

Full preview of Colombia for the 2026 World Cup, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. After missing the 2022 tournament, Colombia are back on the global stage with renewed focus and a dangerous roster.

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase. You can read the articles in one place here.

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler met with the Colombian national team recently, watching their friendly against Jordan.

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s national soccer jersey — a symbol of unity and pride as the team heads to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — has become embroiled in the country’s bitterly disputed presidential election,

A judge on Wednesday issued a ruling banning right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella from wearing the bright yellow jersey of the national team.

Former Columbus Crew star Cucho Hernandez secured his first World Cup assist to help Colombia defeat Uzbekistan.