James Rodríguez announces retirement from international soccer with Colombia
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
James Rodríguez has retired from international soccer after a 15-year career with Colombia, making the announcement on September 15, 2026. He earned 127 caps and scored 34 goals for his national team, participating in three World Cups. The news comes shortly after he signed with Atlético Nacional, Colombia's largest club. This marks the end of a significant chapter in Rodríguez's soccer journey.
- •James Rodríguez retires after 127 caps and 34 goals for Colombia.
- •He participated in three World Cups during his international career.
- •The announcement follows his recent signing with Atlético Nacional.
- •Rodríguez's retirement closes a prominent chapter in Colombian soccer.
- 8:31 PMESPN Soccer — James retires from Colombia after 15-year career
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — James Rodriguez retires from Colombia national team after iconic World Cup career
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Colombia icon James Rodríguez announces international retirement with touching statement
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 James Rodríguez announces his international retirement
"A chapter closes.James Rodríguez announced this Tuesday evening the end of his international career with Colombia.Fifteen years, 127 caps, 34 goals scored, three World Cups played: the playmaker bows...
"James Rodríguez has taken to social media to announce his retirement from international soccer after making 131 appearances and scoring 31 goals for Colombia over the past 15 years
"James Rodríguez announced his retirement from Colombia's national team on Tuesday after 15 years on the international stage.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 15, 2026, 8:31 PMJames retires from Colombia after 15-year career
James Rodríguez announced his retirement from Colombia's national team on Tuesday after 15 years on the international stage.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:53 PMJames Rodriguez retires from Colombia national team after iconic World Cup career
The 35-year-old midfielder has ended his international career after earning more than 130 caps with the Cafeteros.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:13 PMColombia icon James Rodríguez announces international retirement with touching statement
James Rodríguez has taken to social media to announce his retirement from international soccer after making 131 appearances and scoring 31 goals for Colombia over the past 15 years
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:02 PM🚨 James Rodríguez announces his international retirement
A chapter closes.James Rodríguez announced this Tuesday evening the end of his international career with Colombia.Fifteen years, 127 caps, 34 goals scored, three World Cups played: the playmaker bows...
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