Minnesota United confirmed that James Rodriguez played his last MLS game before joining the Colombia national team camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

With only a few weeks remaining before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Colombia have already announced their 55-man preliminary squad. Despite his limited playing time at Minnesota United, James Rodríguez and Luis Diaz headline the list, which features very few surprises.

Following his limited role at Minnesota United, rumors about James Rodríguez retiring after the 2026 World Cup with Colombia began to gain momentum. Nevertheless, the 34-year-old star has decided to deny those rumors, making it clear that he still has several years left in his career.

James Rodríguez arrived as a marquee signing for Minnesota United, aiming to gain competitive rhythm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he has not enjoyed much prominence, which has led Willington Ortiz to strongly criticize his move to MLS.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prepare for Portugal duty, while James Rodriguez finds himself under intense scrutiny after a troubling spell in Minnesota that has raised serious concerns within the Colombia camp.

As concern grew in Colombia over his fitness for the 2026 World Cup, Minnesota United issued a positive update on James Rodriguez's health.

The Colombia FA released a statement revealing that James Rodriguez has been hospitalized due to a non-sports-related condition, with the national team and Minnesota United now monitoring the star's recovery ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Congo DR secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, as well as Uzbekistan and Colombia.

With France set to face Colombia, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele's absence in the starting lineup raised some doubts among fans.

Colombia and France delivered an exciting attacking showdown. While Los Cafeteros created plenty of chances, they failed to convert them. It was a very different story for Les Bleus, as a brace from Désiré Doué led their victory, capping off a strong international break.

Colombia will face France in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s all the key information you need, including kickoff time and how to watch the match on TV or through streaming platforms in the United States.

Colombia and France face off in their final friendly match of this doubleheader of international friendlies. While the Cafeteros are coming off a painful defeat, the Blues are in top form. As a result, the game is shaping up to be a close contest. Here are the predicted lineups for both sides.

The lineups for the match between Colombia and Croatia in an international friendly.

Colombia take on Croatia in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s all the key information you need, including kickoff time and how to watch the match on TV or through streaming platforms in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez once again find themselves at the center of global soccer attention, as Colombia’s latest squad decision sparks intrigue ahead of the 2026 World Cup preparations.