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Mexico City Turns Yellow as Colombian Fans Make Azteca Feel Like Home
Fans created a de facto home atmosphere with waves of yellow, flags and chants as Colombia played its first competitive game at the Azteca.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Colombian fans filled Azteca in Mexico City for the team's opening World Cup match against Uzbekistan, transforming the venue into a de facto home stadium.
- Driven by passion, supporters traveled thousands of miles from Colombia, creating a sea of yellow that swallowed up other colors as flags waved at every level of the stadium.
- Gutierrez captured the mood, saying, "A lot of energy, a lot of pride, a lot of love," while Bogota native Felipe Camacho, attending his third World Cup, offered: "Let's go for it."
- Colombia head coach Lorenzo expressed gratitude to supporters, stating, "Thank you so much for all the love that you give us" before the opening match.
- Fan Juan Camilo urged players to "give everything in the pitch" as supporters united in chants, demonstrating the collective determination backing the Colombian squad.
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