Zapopan [Mexico]: James Rodriguez rolled back the years with a masterful display as Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their second Group K match at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
The veteran playmaker orchestrated Colombia's attack throughout the contest and became the first Colombian player to create five opportunities in a World Cup match since Carlos Valderrama achieved the feat against England in 1998, according to stats from OptaJose.