Back on the world stage, Colombia comes into the World Cup hoping to channel the swagger of its magical quarterfinals run from 12 years ago.
La Tricolor recorded their best-ever finish that summer in Brazil, but followed it up with a lackluster showing in 2018 and then failed to qualify for the 2022 edition. Overlooked and largely forgotten, Colombia quietly rediscovered its form and established itself as a top CONMEBOL side, capable of hanging around with the ruling South America giants.