Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Yerson Mosquera has admitted he is using the club’s difficult Premier League season as motivation in his bid to reach the 2026 World Cup with Colombia.
The 24-year-old centre-back spoke to AS Colombia, where he reflected on Wolves’ struggles near the bottom of the table. Despite the collective problems, he believes his recent individual performances can strengthen his case with the national team.
Mosquera made it clear that regular minutes in England are central to his ambitions. “It is obvious that if you play you have more chances of being able to go to the national team”, he admitted.
“It is no secret to anyone the quality of players there are in the national team, it will not be easy at all. I speak with several of them, I have told them I will not make it easy for them, that I am going to fight for my place, that I will be there fighting yes or yes. Let them know that I am there trying to earn my place to go to the World Cup”, he said.
Those words underline his mindset. He recognises the competition under Colombia manager Néstor Lorenzo. However, he insists he will compete for a place.
Difficult season at Wolves may not help
Wolves’ campaign has been turbulent. The club sit in the lower reaches of the Premier League table and face a genuine relegation battle.
Mosquera did not shy away from that reality. He described the season in honest terms. “It has been a very difficult season, honestly, because of everything that has happened”, he said.
“Beyond any situation, the only thing left is to take advantage of this, to keep maintaining the possibilities that still exist and to keep growing as a player and as a person. These situations make you stronger,” he concluded.
That assessment reflects maturity. Rather than distancing himself from the club’s problems, he frames them as part of his development.
The bottom line for club and country
From a Wolves perspective, Mosquera’s focus on growth is significant. The defender arrived in England with promise but has faced adaptation challenges.
Now, with regular exposure in a high-pressure environment, he appears determined to turn adversity into progress.
At 24, he is entering a crucial stage of his career. Consistent Premier League performances would not only help Wolves’ survival fight but also strengthen his case for Colombia’s World Cup squad.
For Wolves supporters, that ambition could work in their favour. A player fighting for a place on the world stage often raises his level.
If Mosquera continues to perform individually despite the team’s struggles, both club and country may benefit from that drive.