Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo urges emotional balance and sticks to tactical plan before DR Congo clash

At the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Colombia head coach Néstor Lorenzo said managing players' emotions is essential, urging them to turn passion into motivation while keeping concentration.

He also noted that the team will not alter its style for the upcoming group match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 23 in Guadalajara, after a 1‑1 draw with Portugal and a 3‑1 win over Uzbekistan. Lorenzo described Congo as a strong opponent and explained that the technical staff conducts a “day‑plus‑one” analysis after each game to refine tactics.