Colombia Midfielder Campaz Receives Death Threats After World Cup Exit
Colombian midfielder Jáminton Campaz has received death threats following his team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a missed opportunity in the round of 16 loss to Switzerland.
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Colombian midfielder Jáminton Campaz has received death threats following his team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a missed opportunity in the round of 16 loss to Switzerland, Complete Sports reported.
Colombia's tournament ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland on Tuesday. During extra time, Campaz — who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central — had a key chance to score but failed to convert, according to Complete Sports.
The incident has sparked a wave of online abuse and threats against the player and his family, drawing comparisons to past episodes of violence against athletes in Colombia, including the era linked to drug cartel figure Pablo Escobar, Vanguard News reported.
"My Colombia, please let us never lose sight of respect. We may think differently or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hatred or living in fear," Campaz wrote in a social media post, as quoted by Vanguard News.
Campaz's comments reflect growing concern over the treatment of athletes following high-profile losses, with critics condemning the threats as unacceptable. The Colombian Football Federation has not yet issued a public statement.