Colombia

Colombia is a national team with high expectations due to the great cast of players it has in its squad, and because it is a national team that is accustomed to competing at the highest level in recent years. That's why the excitement is high in the coffee country, as they also have a seemingly accessible group to reach the final stages.

In Brazil, they dazzled with their game, especially with James Rodríguez at the helm, even without having Radamel Falcao, who this time will be able to make up for that dramatic absence. In addition, on the bench, José Pekerman knows how to bring out the best in his players, who want to avenge their elimination against Brazil in the quarterfinals. Of all the figures in this team, we wanted to highlight three.

Juan Guillermo Cuadrado (30, Juventus Turin)

A true threat on the right wing, a fast and unpredictable player who should be one of Colombia's key players and why not one of this tournament. He will be a basic weapon for Pekerman in Russia, as we are facing an winger who brings great depth to his teams and is accustomed to competing at the highest level.

James Rodríguez (26, Bayern Munich)

Endowed with excellent technical qualities, this player, whom Real Madrid signed after his performance in the last World Cup, is undoubtedly the main figure of Colombia. One of those few chosen players who can decide matches on their own. A player who is highly anticipated once again in this great event of the year.

Radamel Falcao (32, Monaco)

If there is one thing that Colombia currently has, it is top-level forwards, such as Luis Muriel or Carlos Bacca. But we chose El Tigre for our analysis for two reasons. The first is the emotional factor, as he is the captain, whom everyone in this country dreams of seeing lifting the coveted golden cup. And also because, after the injury that four years ago prevented him from going to a World Cup when he was the most desired forward on the planet, he has managed to recover emotionally to once again be a true predator in the penalty area. And in a short tournament, his goals and opportunism can be decisive.

Check out the analysis of the rest of the teams here