Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit
Colombian footballer Jaminton Campaz has received death threats following his team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The Colombian Football Federation has condemned the harassment and called for an investigation into the threats.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the dangerous intersection of fan fanaticism and athlete safety, echoing historical tragedies in Colombian sports.
Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Jaminton Campaz missed a goal-scoring opportunity but converted his penalty in the shootout in Colombia's loss [Albert Gea/Reuters] By The Associated Press Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz has received death threats following his team’s exit from the World Cup, the country’s football federation said, as it condemned the threats.
“No athlete, nor any member of their inner circle, should be subjected to intimidation for representing their country in a sporting arena,” the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said in a statement on Friday.
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