James Rodríguez

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 12

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 6

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 4

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0

International appearances: 130

International goals: 31

International debut: 11 October 2011 vs Bolivia, FIFA World Cup qualifying 2014

Club: Minnesota United FC (USA)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Still the captain of the Colombian national team, James Rodriguez remains the key creative spark for an entertaining side. Colombia play a fun and attacking style of football and James will again be essential for the South Americans at FIFA World Cup 2026. 12 years after his magnificent tournament in Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2014 as the Colombians reached the quarter-finals, the former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid attacking midfielder has spent some time at Minnesota United in Major League Soccer in 2026 but left the franchise to focus on getting himself ready for this summer in early May and their attacks will again remain built around the 34-year-old, who turns 35 during FIFA World Cup 2026 and boasts over 120 caps for his country.