Colombia Backs Coach Néstor Lorenzo with Contract Extension After World Cup
The federation ended months of speculation after Colombia allowed just one goal in five World Cup matches.
- On Thursday, the Colombian Football Federation confirmed Nestor Lorenzo will continue as head coach of the men's national team, ending months of speculation about his future following the 2026 World Cup run.
- Colombia topped its World Cup group with wins over Uzbekistan and Congo plus a draw against Portugal, then fell to Switzerland in the last 16 after a 0-0 draw and 4-3 penalty shootout.
- Under Lorenzo, Colombia has recorded 31 wins, 12 draws, and eight losses, scoring 96 goals while conceding 44. The coach stated, "We will keep building a stronger national team, maintaining our attacking style."
- Reflecting on the tournament, Lorenzo called the Switzerland penalty shootout the "most painful moment because our World Cup dream came to an end." Colombia returns to action in September.
- The Colombian Football Federation did not disclose the contract extension's length, though Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, remains committed to "pursuing clear objectives" for the national team's future.
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The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the renewal of the contract of the Argentine coach at the head of the Men's Team of Majors, supporting the process that began in 2022.
With a positive balance of 31 wins in 51 games led by Colombia, Argentine Néstor Lorenzo renewed with the coffee squad
Néstor Lorenzo will continue as coach of the Colombian National Team after the national team scored only one goal in five games in the recent World Cup. The length of his contract with the Colombian Football Federation was not disclosed. Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was initially hired in 2022 with a four-year contract. The federation’s executive committee confirmed the extension this Thursday after a meeting in Bogotá. Lorenzo, Colombia to…
The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has announced, after a meeting of its Executive Committee held this Thursday in the city of Bogotá, the renewal of the contract of the Argentine technician Néstor Lorenzo at the head of the absolute national men's team. “Professor Lorenzo leads the national combined since 2022., won the runner-up of the Cup ... Continue reading "Colombia already thinks of 2030 World Cup: Federation confirmed renewal of Nés…
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