Juan Fernando Quintero comes off the bench for Colombia in 2026 World Cup

Juan Fernando Quintero is on the pitch for Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, getting into as an alternative in what marks his third look at the match.

A World Cup profession price remembering

Quintero first appeared on the World Cup stage in Brazil in 2014, the place he scored towards Ivory Coast in Colombia’s group stage marketing campaign. He returned 4 years later in Russia, contributing an help towards Japan and one other towards Poland as Colombia navigated the group stage.

His choice for the 2026 version was introduced on June 3, 2026, as a part of Colombia’s confirmed squad for the match co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

He at the moment performs for CA River Plate, the Argentine big he rejoined in July 2025 on a contract operating via 2027. His market worth sits at €1.8 million.

Colombia’s technique and what Quintero brings

Colombia’s teaching employees has constantly leaned into the partnership between Quintero and James Rodríguez. Quintero operates as an attacking midfielder and winger, a profile that provides Colombia flexibility in how they arrange offensively.

His appearances in the qualifying marketing campaign and pre-tournament mates heading into June 2026 stored him in type and in rhythm with the squad’s construction.

The 2026 World Cup is the first version to function 48 groups, increasing from the earlier 32-team format.

Born on January 18, 1993, in Medellín, Quintero got here via a era of Colombian expertise that included Rodríguez, Radamel Falcao, and others who constructed the nation into one among South America’s most constantly aggressive footballing nations via the 2010s.