James Rodríguez breaks Colombia's all-time cap record in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
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.
- •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
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 James Rodríguez sets a prestigious record with Colombia
"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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