[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-rodriguez-in-colombia-world-cup-squad-after-illness-scare":61,"news-related-rodriguez-in-colombia-world-cup-squad-after-illness-scare-en":106,"news-related-match-rodriguez-in-colombia-world-cup-squad-after-illness-scare-en":250},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":63,"awayTeamName":64,"body":65,"category":66,"excerpt":67,"homeTeamId":68,"homeTeamName":69,"id":70,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":73,"matchName":74,"publishedAt":75,"slug":76,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":78,"teamId":68,"teamName":69,"teamIds":79,"teamNames":92,"title":105},"326222712143876096","Portugal","James Rodriguez has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad, a testament to his resilience after a terrifying health ordeal and a club season that saw him barely feature for MLS side Minnesota United. The 34-year-old captain, famously the Golden Boot winner at the 2014 tournament, will lead his nation into a competitive return after Colombia failed to qualify for the 2022 edition in Qatar. Despite questions over his fitness, the decision reflects both his undeniable talent and the belief that his experience can outweigh the risks associated with his recent physical setbacks.\n\nRodriguez’s path to the squad has been anything but smooth. In March, during a 3-1 friendly loss to France, he displayed alarming symptoms of illness that required immediate hospitalisation. He spent three days under observation for severe dehydration, sparking widespread concern. Social media rumours and some US outlets reported that he might be suffering from rhabdomyolysis—a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition. However, both Rodriguez’s representatives and Minnesota United firmly denied those claims, insisting that the issue was dehydration and that he was recovering well. The scare underscored the fragility of a player who has battled repeated injuries but whose quality on the ball remains world-class.\n\nAt club level, Rodriguez’s situation has been muted. Since joining Minnesota United in February, shortly before the MLS campaign kicked off, he has started only two matches and amassed a meager 194 minutes of playing time. For a player of his stature, that is a concerning lack of rhythm heading into a major international tournament. Critics might argue that such limited involvement makes him an undertrained risk, yet the Colombian coaching staff appears to view his leadership and technical ability as indispensable, regardless of his club form.\n\nRodriguez’s World Cup legacy is indelible. In Brazil 2014, he exploded onto the global stage with six goals, capturing the Golden Boot and a move to Real Madrid. Stints at Bayern Munich and Everton followed, but injuries and tactical fits often curtailed his influence. Now in the twilight of his career, the World Cup offers a final stage to remind the world of his left-footed magic. For Colombia, his mere presence in the dressing room may be as crucial as his on-pitch contributions.\n\nThe squad selected features a blend of youth and experience. Alongside Rodriguez, Bayern Munich’s explosive winger Luis Diaz provides a crucial attacking outlet, while Crystal Palace duo Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma bring Premier League steel. Veteran goalkeeper David Ospina, now at Atletico Nacional, adds another layer of tournament know-how, having been a mainstay since the 2014 run. Former Arsenal shot-stopper Ospina is 35 but remains a reliable last line of defense.\n\nThe squad also includes players from across Europe and the Americas: defenders Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), and Yerry Mina (Cagliari) offer physical presence; midfielders Richard Rios (Benfica) and Kevin Castano (River Plate) provide energy; and forwards like Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis) and Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar) ensure depth. The inclusion of Luis Suarez—not the Uruguayan legend, but the Colombian namesake from Sporting—adds confusion but also demonstrates the breadth of talent.\n\nColombia’s preparation includes two high-profile friendlies. On 1 and 7 June respectively, they face Costa Rica and Jordan, matches that will serve as crucial tests of cohesion and fitness. These games will be held after a training camp in Bogota, allowing the team to acclimatize and fine-tune tactics. For Rodriguez, these outings will be vital opportunities to prove his match readiness and build an understanding with his attacking partners.\n\nThe World Cup draw has handed Colombia a challenging but navigable Group K. They kick off on 17 June against debutants Uzbekistan—a team with little World Cup pedigree but plenty of ambition. Next, they tackle DR Congo, another opponent that should not be underestimated, before a blockbuster clash with Portugal. The Portuguese side, likely featuring stars like Cristiano Ronaldo if he continues, will be the group favorites, but Colombia will back themselves to advance. A top-two finish is well within reach, especially if Rodriguez can recapture a fraction of his 2014 form.\n\nThe narrative surrounding Rodriguez is one of defiance. After being written off by some sections of the media, his World Cup call-up represents a personal victory. It also poses a tactical question: how will the manager deploy him? Will he be used as an impact substitute, or will the captain’s armband guarantee him a starting role? Given his limited minutes, a managed approach might be prudent, but his creativity in the final third is a weapon Colombia desperately needs.\n\nUltimately, Rodriguez’s selection is a gamble that could define Colombia’s campaign. The nation rejoices at his recovery and return, but the shadow of his hospital bed looms large. His body must hold up under the rigors of tournament football. If it does, Colombia could be a dark horse capable of disturbing the established order. If it fails, they may be left pondering what might have been. For now, though, the sight of James Rodriguez in the famous yellow jersey, ready to grace the biggest stage once more, is a powerful image of hope and resilience.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","James Rodriguez overcomes severe dehydration and hospitalization to make Colombia's World Cup squad, joining Luis Diaz and David Ospina after limited MLS","326222711623782400","Colombia","334475810549272577","326135629471551488","Major League Soccer","327115077318610944","Colombia vs Portugal","2026-05-25T21:25:32Z","rodriguez-in-colombia-world-cup-squad-after-illness-scare","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fclyppvlpl44o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[68,63,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91],"326222711447621632","326257600804950016","326257555762319360","326257555795873792","326255037950988288","326257544328646656","326257556219498496","326257541157752832","326257555691016192","326257662884843520","326222712773021696","326222712865296384",[69,64,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104],"France","Atletico Nacional","Rosario Central","Velez Sarsfield","Crystal Palace","Vasco DA Gama","Independiente","Galatasaray","River Plate","Costa Rica","Jordan","Uzbekistan","Rodriguez in Colombia World Cup Squad After Illness Scare",[107,139,160,209],{"awayTeamId":108,"awayTeamName":109,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":110,"homeTeamId":111,"homeTeamName":112,"id":113,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":114,"matchName":115,"publishedAt":116,"slug":117,"sourceName":118,"sourceURL":119,"teamId":111,"teamName":112,"teamIds":120,"teamNames":129,"title":138},"326257590050754560","New York Red Bulls","Ernst Tanner hasn't returned to the Union after his ban ended; restorative training incomplete. 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