Colombia returned in full force: Borré and Asprilla configured the 4-0 of Colombia vs. Guatemala.

Debut of Néstor Lorenzo with a victory

In his first match in charge of Colombia, Argentine Néstor Lorenzo fielded experienced players Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez, and David Ospina as starters.

With the aim of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the coach relied on familiar faces from his time as assistant to José Pekerman (2012-2018) in the Colombian national team.

Only one player, center-back Andrés Llinás, was a new addition to an experienced starting lineup that was heavily criticized after the Qatar 2022 debacle.