Six weeks on, Colombia still processing a World Cup run that ended in heartbreak
With no more matches to play, La Tricolor's diaspora fans continue to reflect on a tournament that brought real pride before a painful penalty exit against Switzerland.
It has been more than five weeks since Colombia's 2026 World Cup journey ended in Kansas City, where La Tricolor fell to Switzerland 3-4 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes in the Round of 16 on July 7. The pain has not fully faded, and for many in the diaspora the earthquake back home has only deepened a sense of collective weight.
Colombia had given fans plenty to celebrate before that exit. The team won Group K with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, a 1-0 win against DR Congo, and a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Portugal, then beat Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32. It was a run that showed real quality and left supporters believing a deep tournament run was possible.
The penalty shootout loss remains a difficult memory, but the broader reaction in Colombia and across the diaspora has been one of pride mixed with grief. With the country now focused on earthquake recovery, the World Cup feels both recent and distant at the same time.
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Reportado por El Paisa, nuestro corresponsal colombiano.
