The Colombian national football team is gathering today, November 7, 2026, in the city of Cali to begin intensive training ahead of their upcoming international friendlies against Chile. Head coach Néstor Lorenzo called up a 26-player roster to kick off preparations at local training facilities before taking the pitch for the final FIFA international window of the year.
The two-match friendly series will begin on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM local time. Proceeded tickets and proceeds from the home match will benefit disaster relief and reconstruction efforts following recent earthquakes in the country. Following the fixture in Cali, La Tricolor will travel to Santiago to face La Roja once again at the Estadio Nacional on Tuesday, November 17.
Galatasaray center-back Davinson Sánchez leads the squad alongside key veterans as Colombia aims to test new player rotations and finish their 2026 calendar on a high note.
![Recent steady rainfall across the region has raised water levels in major feeder reservoirs, securing domestic and commercial supply for Medellín and neighboring municipalities for the rest of the semester. MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Regional environmental and public service authorities in Antioquia have confirmed a steady, positive recovery in the water levels of key regional reservoirs following recent consistent rainfall across the department. The increase in capacity ensures a stable and uninterrupted water supply for the Aburrá Valley—including Medellín and surrounding metropolitan municipalities—throughout the remainder of the current semester. Key Reservoirs Regain Operational Stability According to monitoring reports from local utility operator Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) and environmental authorities, precipitation in key feeder basins—such as the Riogrande II and La Fe reservoir systems—has reversed previous seasonal declines. The sustained intake has brought volume percentages back into optimal operational ranges, easing concerns regarding potential rationing or pressure reductions in urban networks. "The steady rainfall recorded over the past weeks in strategic catchment zones has allowed our main storage systems to recover efficiently, reassuring the community of a guaranteed drinking water supply for the months ahead," noted regional water management officials. Sustainable Management and Continued Monitoring Despite the favorable hydrological forecast, environmental agencies continue to emphasize the importance of responsible water usage among residents and industrial sectors. While reservoir levels remain on a positive upward trajectory, ongoing weather monitoring and watershed conservation efforts remain active to mitigate long-term climate variability and safeguard the metropolitan region's long-term water security. Article Image [Suggested Image Description / Graphic Asset] Visual Concept: Panoramic aerial view of the Riogrande II or La Fe reservoir in Antioquia, displaying high water levels surrounded by green mountain slopes under a partly cloudy sky. Caption: The La Fe reservoir in Antioquia reaches healthy operational levels following recent heavy rainfall across the Aburrá Valley catchment basins. For local news coverage regarding the water levels in the region's reservoirs, watch Telemedellín's report on Aburrá Valley reservoirs. This coverage details the status of the local reservoirs following recent rains in the Aburrá Valley.](https://medellintimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a75bd38d-bf29-4dd5-a254-e853aad0c8f5-300x169.webp)