Colombian Soccer Federation Condemns Death Threats Against Midfielder Jaminton Campaz
Campaz said frustration and sadness do not justify hatred after Colombia’s 4-3 shootout loss to Switzerland and elimination from the World Cup.
- On Thursday, Colombian midfielder Jaminton Campaz denounced death threats directed at him and his family following Colombia's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland on Tuesday.
- During the round of 16 match in Vancouver, Campaz missed a critical scoring opportunity before Switzerland secured a 4-3 penalty shootout victory, eliminating Colombia from the tournament.
- On Friday, the Colombian soccer federation condemned the threats and urged the attorney general's office to investigate, stating "no athlete, nor any member of their inner circle, should be subjected to intimidation."
- Campaz shared a plea for respect on Instagram, writing that "no passion justifies hatred or living in fear" while expressing his lifelong dream of defending Colombia's colors.
- The threats evoke a dark chapter in Colombian soccer history; defender Andrés Escobar was murdered in Medellín after the 1994 FIFA World Cup following an own goal against the United States.
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It was only in the penalty shooting that Colombia failed in the World Cup Eighth Final at Switzerland. However, one player had the victory on his foot in the extension. A given chance, which now brings with it a wave of threats, which even awakens bad memories of the murder of Andres Escobar in 1994. Only in the penalty shooting could Switzerland prevail in the World Cup Eighth Final against Colombia. However, the Swiss were very lucky shortly b…
Jáminton Campaz, 26, has received death threats after Colombia's World Cup exit. The Football Federation wants those responsible to be punished.
Colombia player gets death threats after Vancouver FIFA World Cup match
Colombia’s FIFA World Cup dreams were dashed in Vancouver on Tuesday, losing to Switzerland on penalties. It seems the Round of 16 loss at BC Place was not handled well by a number of fans in Colombia, and one player is taking the brunt of the criticism. Midfielder Jaminton Campaz was one of three players to score for Colombia during the shootout, but it was a miss in extra time that drew harsh criticism. With five minutes left in extra time, Ca…
Colombia leaves in a penalty drama in the eighth final of the World Cup. In the aftermath of the game there are death threats against a player - 32 years after Andres Escobar died because of an own goal.
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