James Rodríguez breaks Colombia's all-time cap record in World Cup match

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

James Rodríguez breaks Colombia's all-time cap record in World Cup match
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James Rodríguez became Colombia's all-time most-capped player during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match against Switzerland. Earning his 123rd cap, he surpassed David Ospina's previous record of 122 caps. At 34 years old, Rodríguez continues to play a significant role for the national team, reflecting his longstanding impact on Colombian football.

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  • James Rodríguez reaches 123 caps for Colombia, the most in history
  • Surpasses David Ospina's previous record of 122 caps
  • Occurs in the round-of-16 World Cup match against Switzerland
  • Rodríguez, 34, continues to be a key player for Colombia
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A new page in the history of the Colombian national team was written tonight.Starting in Colombia’s 2026 World Cup round-of-16 clash against Switzerland, captain James Rodríguez (34) earned his 123...

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