Colombia calls its stay in Guadalajara during the 2026 World Cup "spectacular"

Colombia's national football team is preparing for their second match of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to secure qualification for the next round and potentially top Group K. Coach Néstor Lorenzo highlighted the enthusiastic support the team has received, both in Mexico City for their opening 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan and in Guadalajara for their upcoming game against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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The Colombian fans are wonderful. I want to thank them for the support they've given this team. Wherever we go, they give their all, cheering for the team with so much passion and happiness.

Lorenzo expressed deep gratitude for the Colombian fans' unwavering passion and joy. "The Colombian fans are wonderful," he stated, "I want to thank them for the support they've given this team. Wherever we go, they give their all, cheering for the team with so much passion and happiness." He added that the team feels this support deeply, with players giving their all "from the heart."

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We have an identity of play that we must respect.

The coach also affirmed the team's commitment to their playing style, stating, "We have an identity of play that we must respect." He indicated that he would not make changes solely to counter the aerial game of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lorenzo sees the World Cup as a significant opportunity to bring joy to the nation, recognizing the unifying power of the national team. "The team has received the support of the entire country, and I will always be grateful to the people for so much," he said.

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The team has received the support of the entire country, and I will always be grateful to the people for so much. What the guys transmit on the field, they do from the heart, and that connects. We are very moved by the support we receive and the passion of the Colombian people.

Reflecting on their stay in Guadalajara, Lorenzo described the experience as "spectacular." The team has been in the Jalisco capital for nearly two weeks and has felt extremely comfortable. "The attention in Guadalajara has been excellent; we thank all the people of the city, everything has been spectacular," he shared. Having broken the ice with their debut win, Lorenzo believes the real World Cup begins now, urging his players to play with "a hot heart and a cool head," managing their emotions effectively.

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The attention in Guadalajara has been excellent; we thank all the people of the city, everything has been spectacular.