The Colombian Football Federation has condemned the death threats directed at midfielder Hamminton Campaz and his family following Colombia’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. The national team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Switzerland via a penalty shootout. The controversy stemmed from a moment during the match where Campaz reportedly missed a scoring opportunity, which was cited as a decisive factor in the outcome.
In response to the incident, the Federation issued a statement emphasizing that football should not be the subject of such threats or warnings simply because an individual represented the country on the field. Campaz subsequently addressed the Federation’s Instagram post, expressing his disappointment with the situation. He called for respect and strongly condemned any form of hate speech.
In response to the documented incidents, Colombia has taken legal action. The Office of the State Prosecutor has been engaged to pursue charges and penalties against those responsible for the aforementioned actions.
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