India, Sept. 18 -- Luis Diaz will not feature for the Colombia national football team during the upcoming international window, with the Bayern Munich forward omitted from Nestor Lorenzo's latest squad. The decision comes as Colombia begin a new phase following the 2026 World Cup, with three friendlies against Mexico, Paraguay and Peru scheduled across the September-October window. The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the 26-man squad on September 17, with Diaz notably absent from the selection.

Diaz's omission is not linked to a suspension or his latest injury. Instead, the decision has been taken after discussions involving the player, Colombia FA and Bayern Munich, allowing the forward to use the international break for rest an...