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Colombia Backs Coach Néstor Lorenzo with Contract Extension After World Cup

  • Néstor Lorenzo will remain Colombia's soccer coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five World Cup games, with his contract extended by the Colombian Football Federation.
  • Lorenzo, a 60-year-old Argentine, was first hired in 2022 on a four-year contract; the length of his contract extension was not disclosed.
  • Under Lorenzo's leadership, Colombia has achieved 31 wins, 12 draws, and eight losses, scoring 96 goals and conceding 44 overall.
  • Colombia topped its World Cup group but was eliminated in the last 16 by Switzerland in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes; Lorenzo praised the team's defense and attacking style but called the penalties painful.
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With a positive balance of 31 wins in 51 games led by Colombia, Argentine Néstor Lorenzo renewed with the coffee squad

·Los Angeles, United States
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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.

·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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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…

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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…

·Concepción, Chile
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In the 51 international commitments of Colombia led by the Argentine DT, the coffee selection accumulates 31 victories, 12 draws and eight defeats

·Vicente López, Argentina
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elgrafico.com.ar broke the news on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
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