James Rodríguez
Colombia
Age
34
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez, an attacking midfielder, takes his place in Colombia's 26 for the 2026 World Cup after Néstor Lorenzo's call. The Minnesota United attacking midfielder is 34 at kick-off and valued at around €1.50m, a back-to-back continental champion in 2015-16 and 2016-17.
Colombia were drawn in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. They open against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 17 June, then face DR Congo at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 27 June. Colombia reached the finals by finishing third in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 4 September 2025.
Colombia were drawn in Group K, alongside Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. They open against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 17 June, then face DR Congo at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 27 June. Colombia reached the finals by finishing third in CONMEBOL round-robin qualifying, qualifying on 4 September 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
0%
Playing Style
A creative talisman who can play across the midfield or front line, Rodríguez has lined up as a playmaker, winger and central midfielder but is at his best as the number 10 behind the strikers, prized for his vision, set-piece delivery and a goal threat from anywhere. He is left-footed yet comfortable on both feet, and remains Colombia's chief source of invention in the final third.
World Cup History
The 2026 finals will not be James Rodríguez's first senior World Cup. He was part of Colombia's squads in 2014 and 2018, and Néstor Lorenzo has named the creative talisman in the 26 once more, leaning on the experience and craft that have long made him the team's heartbeat.
National Team
Colombia
Tier 3
£17m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
Goals are not the whole of Rodríguez's trade; on Colombia's card the number 10 stands for creativity as much as for scoring. His 124 caps for Colombia have brought 31 international goals, and his club season adds another 3 goals in 22 games. Rated at £17m, Colombia are a Tier 3 pick, a billing that prices the side rather than its playmaker.
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Rodríguez at the 2026 World Cup
Rodríguez is a confirmed attacking midfielder in Néstor Lorenzo's 26-man Colombia squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Colombia side opening their Group K campaign in June.
Picking Colombia in Goal Rush
Colombia sit in Tier 3 on the Goal Rush card at £17m. First up for Colombia are Uzbekistan.
James Rodríguez World Cup 2026 FAQs
A Tier 3 team, Colombia are set at £17m for the tournament on the card. First up for Colombia are Uzbekistan, and it is Colombia's team standing on the Goal Rush card rather than one player.
Rodríguez is a Minnesota United attacking midfielder who answers Colombia's call. Néstor Lorenzo named him in the final 26, and the playmaker heads to the 2026 World Cup with his country once again.
Yes. The 2026 finals add to Rodríguez's World Cup experience with Colombia, the number 10's third after his appearances in 2014 and 2018, a return earned when Néstor Lorenzo picked him in the 26.
For his club, Rodríguez turns out at Minnesota United; for Colombia he is among Néstor Lorenzo's attacking midfielders, the team opening Group K against Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in mid-June.
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