Colombia returned to the World Cup in 2018, looking to improve on their 2014 knockout-round exit. Under José Pékerman, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Colombia showed enough quality to navigate the group stage, but their campaign ended in the knockout rounds before the latter stages. With 6 goals in 4 games, they carried a consistent attacking threat throughout.
Colombia showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they were eliminated by England on penalties in the Round of 16. The agony of a penalty shootout defeat against England brought a cruel end to a campaign that had promised so much more.
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Scored in every match.
Yerry Mina led Colombia's attack with 3 goals 2 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind Colombia's 2018 campaign. Leading Colombia at his first World Cup 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss under Pékermann.
Pékerman's tactics focused on quick counter-attacks and set-piece expertise. The team relied heavily on Yerry Mina's defensive prowess to anchor the backline.
