Richard Ríos
Colombia
Age
26
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Richard Ríos
Colombia's 2026 World Cup 26 has space for the central midfielder Richard Ríos, one of Néstor Lorenzo's picks. The Benfica central midfielder is 26 at kick-off and valued at around €25.00m, a box-to-box runner at the heart of his side's build-up.
Colombia were drawn in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. They open against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 17 June, then face DR Congo at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 27 June. Colombia reached the finals by finishing third in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 4 September 2025.
Colombia were drawn in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. They open against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 17 June, then face DR Congo at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 27 June. Colombia reached the finals by finishing third in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 4 September 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
0%
Playing Style
A box-to-box central midfielder with excellent close control, Ríos drops deep to receive, carries the ball forward through the centre and sits at the heart of his team's build-up, a runner with the engine to cover both boxes. He has played 3,637 minutes this season, a near ever-present at the base of Benfica's midfield.
World Cup History
The 2026 finals mark Richard Ríos's first senior World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo has named the midfielder in Colombia's 26, and he steps onto the biggest stage for the first time, ready to drive the play from the centre after a breakthrough run at club level.
National Team
Colombia
Tier 3
£17m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
Ríos takes Colombia's card place from central midfield, and a runner's worth is never counted in goals alone. He counts 30 caps for Colombia and brings 2 goals at international level, a box-to-box presence who has chipped in 8 goals in 45 club games this season. Colombia are set at £17m, a Tier 3 team, a billing for the side rather than the individual.
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Ríos at the 2026 World Cup
Ríos is a confirmed central midfielder in Néstor Lorenzo's 26-man Colombia squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Colombia side opening their Group K campaign in June.
Picking Colombia in Goal Rush
Set for the slot at £17m, Colombia take a Tier 3 place. Colombia face Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan in their group.
Richard Ríos World Cup 2026 FAQs
The card lists Colombia in Tier 3, costing £17m for the tournament. Colombia begin their campaign against Uzbekistan, and on the card the slot sits with Colombia as a side rather than one player.
Ríos, a central midfielder, plays for Benfica and turns out for Colombia at club and country level. Néstor Lorenzo named him in the squad bound for the 2026 World Cup, one of his confirmed names.
No. The 2026 finals are Ríos's first at senior level, a debut earned when Néstor Lorenzo included the midfielder among the chosen names in Colombia's final 26 for the group stage.
Benfica is where Ríos plays his club football, and Néstor Lorenzo has named him among Colombia's central midfielders for a Group K bow against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in mid-June.
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