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Colombian fans gather in Kansas City for World Cup celebration

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Colombian fans gather in Kansas City for World Cup celebration

Summary

Colombian fans celebrated their national team's upcoming World Cup match against Ghana at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City on Thursday evening. The event, known as Banderazo, showcased Colombian culture as fans transformed the area into a sea of yellow. Many fans are traveling from across the United States and Canada, with expectations of around 20,000 supporters at the stadium for Friday's match. Local resident Luis Castrillon expressed pride in being part of the celebration, while super fan Alvaro Mejia highlighted the significance of this World Cup for the team. The rapid organization of Banderazo took place in just three days.

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By the Numbers

•Colombian fans celebrated World Cup match against Ghana at Mill Creek Park.
•Around 20,000 fans expected at the stadium on Friday.
•Fans traveled from cities including LA, Miami, and Chicago.
•The Banderazo event was organized in just three days.
•Luis Castrillon emphasized pride in the Colombian community.

Latest Updates

3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia fans take over Mill Creek Park for Banderazo ahead of match day

What they're saying

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Colombian fans took over Mill Creek Park in Kansas City Thursday evening to celebrate their national team's World Cup match against Ghana on Friday.
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