Colombia will play a friendly match in Bogota, Colombia, against Costa Rica. It is Colombia's final game at home before traveling to North America for the 2026 World Cup.
Colombia has announced their World Cup squad, which includes James Rodríguez, who will play his third World Cup for Colombia this summer.
Rodríguez is not starting for Colombia today against Costa Rica. Rodriguez played for Colombia in the March friendly matches against Croatia and France.
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Rodriguez started against France and Croatia, but he did not finish either game, as the midfielder played 63 minutes.
Is James Rodriguez Injured?
James Rodriguez is not injured and is currently on the bench for the match against Costa Rica. Rodriguez could potentially play a few minutes since it's the farewell match for Colombia.
Rodriguez's last game was for Minnesota United against Colorado Rapids in the MLS on May 13, 2026.
Star players who are starting against Costa Rica are Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich and Richard Rios of Benfica.
Colombia's next friendly match is against Jordan at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. Their first match in the World Cup is against Uzbekistan on June 17, 2026, at the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca).
