# Juan Fernando Quintero Retires from Colombia National Team After 2026 World Cup

Juan Fernando Quintero announced his retirement from the Colombia national football team following the 2026 World Cup.

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Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on Wednesday that he has retired from the Colombia national football team after the 2026 World Cup. [^1]

Juan Fernando Quintero officially announced his retirement from the Colombian national football team on 2026-07-15 following the team's elimination by Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup. [^2]

Juan Fernando Quintero played 53 matches for the Colombia national team, scoring six goals and providing 12 assists during his career. [^3]

Quintero stated that he decided to step aside to give opportunities to other players after seeing the suffering of his teammates. [^4]

Juan Fernando Quintero played in 53 official matches for the Colombian national team, starting in 20 of those games. [^5]

Juan Fernando Quintero stated that he is stepping aside to allow space for new generations of players and to complete his cycle with the national side. [^6]

Quintero announced his retirement after the Colombia national team was eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in North America by Switzerland. [^7]

Quintero stated that his decision was driven by personal reflection and a desire to create opportunities for younger players following the frustration of the World Cup elimination. [^8]

Argentine journalist Toti Pasman appeared on the program De Fútbol Se Habla Así on DSports Argentina to criticize Colombian footballer Juanfer Quintero. [^9]

Juan Fernando Quintero appeared on Win Sports to discuss his departure from River Plate and his differences with former coach Eduardo Coudet. [^10]

Quintero stated that he was simply trying to be sincere about his experience and that time has given him the right perspective regarding his time at the club. [^11]

Toti Pasman stated that Juanfer Quintero believes he is more important than River Plate and that the player does not serve the club anymore. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on Wednesday that he has retired from the Colombia national football team after the 2026 World Cup. (El Espectador, News)
2. Juan Fernando Quintero officially announced his retirement from the Colombian national football team on 2026-07-15 following the team's elimination by Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup. (Minuto30, News)
3. Juan Fernando Quintero played 53 matches for the Colombia national team, scoring six goals and providing 12 assists during his career. (El Espectador, News)
4. Quintero stated that he decided to step aside to give opportunities to other players after seeing the suffering of his teammates. (El Espectador, News)
5. Juan Fernando Quintero played in 53 official matches for the Colombian national team, starting in 20 of those games. (Minuto30, News)
6. Juan Fernando Quintero stated that he is stepping aside to allow space for new generations of players and to complete his cycle with the national side. (Minuto30, News)
7. Quintero announced his retirement after the Colombia national team was eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in North America by Switzerland. (El Colombiano, News)
8. Quintero stated that his decision was driven by personal reflection and a desire to create opportunities for younger players following the frustration of the World Cup elimination. (El Colombiano, News)
9. Argentine journalist Toti Pasman appeared on the program De Fútbol Se Habla Así on DSports Argentina to criticize Colombian footballer Juanfer Quintero. (El Tiempo, News)
10. Juan Fernando Quintero appeared on Win Sports to discuss his departure from River Plate and his differences with former coach Eduardo Coudet. (El Tiempo, News)
11. Quintero stated that he was simply trying to be sincere about his experience and that time has given him the right perspective regarding his time at the club. (El Tiempo, News)
12. Toti Pasman stated that Juanfer Quintero believes he is more important than River Plate and that the player does not serve the club anymore. (El Tiempo, News)

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