James Rodríguez surpasses legends and becomes a Colombian icon in the World Cup
Former Porto midfielder breaks record for games played in World Cups and leads Colombia towards the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a defense that did not concede goals in the group stage.
James Rodríguez wrote his name in the history of Colombian football by becoming the country's player with the most appearances in World Cups. The former FC Porto midfielder reached the mark of 11 World Cup games when taking the field against Portugal in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing legends such as Valderrama and Freddy Rincón, both with 10 games. Colombia, led by Rodríguez, dominated Group K with two wins and a draw, securing first place with seven points.
