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Colombia's 34-year-old captain James Rodríguez captained his country in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Uzbekistan, a 3-1 win that put Colombia atop Group K. It's his third World Cup and first since missing the 2022 tournament, rekindling memories of his iconic 2014 Golden Boot campaign.
James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer and captain, is trending after leading Colombia to a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.
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