When will the Colombian national team play again? Here's what's coming up for Néstor Lorenzo's team before the 2026 World Cup draw.

The Colombian national team swept aside Venezuela in the final round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup , winning 3-6 in Maturín, a historic result, as it is the first time they have scored six goals in a qualifier. Luis Suárez was the hero of the night, scoring four.

The Colombian team qualified for the World Cup last Thursday at the Metropolitano Stadium in Barranquilla after defeating Bolivia , and Néstor Lorenzo's coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief after a forgettable second half of qualifying.

Lorenzo now has to prepare for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada , and he'll have the opportunity to solidify his team and his vision in upcoming friendlies.

The national team has already confirmed its friendlies for the October FIFA season. On the 11th, it will face Mexico in Dallas (United States), and three days later, it will play against Canada in New Jersey (United States).

The match against Mexico is not only key to preparing for the World Cup, but also to climb the FIFA rankings and compete for a place among the top nine in the world to be one of the top seeds in the draw.

Ramón Jesurún, president of the Colombian Football Federation, explained a few weeks ago that the team will play against New Zealand in November, and a second opponent has yet to be confirmed.

"We're practically set on that. We're going to play against New Zealand. The four matches in October and November are legal. The national team has the FIFA date and this year's friendlies covered," said the FCF president.

Jesurún also confirmed that details are still pending regarding the friendly against an African team in November. Press reports indicate it will be Nigeria. "The African team is still missing," the executive said.

Regarding the March friendlies, before the 2026 World Cup, Ramón Jesurún stated that opponents will be evaluated and everything will depend on the draw on December 5 in the United States. "There are some options, but they will be confirmed after December 5, following the FIFA draw in Washington," he indicated.