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Colombia's First Training Session for Chile Match
Colombia's national team completes first training session ahead of Chile clash.
In brief
Colombia's national team completes first training session ahead of Chile clash. Colombia's national team completed their first training session in Cali on November 9, 2026, ahead of matches against Chile on November 13 and 17. Originally reported by Infobae.
Colombia's first training session
Colombia's national team completed their first training session in Cali on November 9, 2026, as part of preparation for this FIFA date and while incorporating progressively called-up players.
Players joined session
Players began arriving in the morning with Jhon Solís, Devis Vásquez and Daniel Mosquera, then added Jefferson Lerma and Aldair Quintana by midday, followed by Daniel Muñoz and Óscar Cortés in the afternoon, and Kevin…
Jaminton Campaz out of team
Jaminton Campaz was excluded from Colombia's national team on November 8, 2026, due to a left thigh muscle overload edema and will be replaced by Óscar Cortés for matches against Chile on November 13 and…
Atlético Nacional affected
Atlético Nacional will not have Samuel Velásquez or Juan Manuel Rengifo for the Copa BetPlay semifinals against Once Caldas on November 10 and 17, potentially losing eight to nine players from their first team.
Óscar Cortés profile
Óscar Cortés, 22, plays as a left winger for Huracán in Argentina, is right-footed, 1.78 meters tall, and wears number seven. He has scored one goal and provided four assists in the 2026 Liga Profesional.
Cortés background
Cortés began his professional career with Millonarios, won the 2022 Copa Colombia and 2023 Liga Betplay Dimayor, and moved to Lens in France before playing for Rangers in Scotland and Sporting in Spain.
Atlético Nacional dispute
Atlético Nacional's coach Lucas González criticized the national team selections after their 4-3 win over Pereira on November 7, saying players are lost during crucial matches.
González's statement
González stated that losing players during crucial matches is unfair, especially for Samuel and Titi, who are honored by the club but lost for important games.
Lorenzo's response
Néstor Lorenzo defended the national team selections, stating that Atlético Nacional contributes to national teams through their long-term development process and should be proud of the players called.
Chile match schedule
Colombia will play Chile on November 13 at 19:00 in Cali's Pascual Guerrero stadium and again on November 17 at 18:00 in Santiago's National Stadium.
The big picture
Colombia's national team completed their first training session in Cali on November 9, 2026, ahead of matches against Chile on November 13 and 17.
