Lorenzo Leads 26-Player Farewell Before Colombia Vs Costa Rica

Colombia vs Costa Rica arrived with a sendoff, not just a match. On Monday, June 1, the Selección Colombia finished its last training session in Bogotá and then faced a banderazo farewell from hundreds of fans before the 6:00 p.m. game at El Campín.

Techo Stadium Sent the Squad Off

The final public work came at Techo stadium, where Néstor Lorenzo led the team after that last session. The squad had 26 selected players, and the players were cheered one by one as they left the field and moved toward the farewell atmosphere outside.

James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz were the most visible names in the interaction with supporters. They signed autographs, took photos, and stayed with fans who had gathered to say goodbye before the national team played Costa Rica in Bogotá.

James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz Lead

The moment carried extra weight because Colombia had spent several days in Medellín before moving to Bogotá to finish preparation. This was the team’s final public stop in Colombia before it traveled to Mexico after the match, with the World Cup buildup continuing beyond the farewell at El Campín.

That preparation also fits the larger schedule that follows this game. Colombia was set to play Uzbekistan on June 17, the Republic of the Congo on June 23, and Portugal on June 27, three more matches that come after the squad leaves Colombia and continues its road toward the 2026 World Cup.

El Campín Before Mexico

The farewell mattered because Colombia was returning to a World Cup after eight years away, and Lorenzo’s group had only one more public night at home before leaving for Mexico and then Guadalajara. For supporters in Bogotá, the banderazo was the last close look at the 26-player group before the international schedule moved on.