Colombian soccer federation condemns death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz
The federation urged prosecutors to identify those behind the threats as Campaz and his family faced online harassment after Colombia's World Cup exit.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Colombia lost to Switzerland 4-3 in a World Cup penalty shootout; midfielder Jaminton Campaz received death threats after missing a critical scoring opportunity in extra time.
- After the match, Campaz limited his social media comments for safety and did not board the team's return flight to Bogota, reportedly remaining in hiding amid escalating threats.
- On Friday, the Colombian Football Federation condemned the threats, urging the Attorney General's Office to 'identify, prosecute, and punish those responsible' while calling soccer a space for unity and respect.
- Addressing the harassment on Instagram, Campaz wrote, 'We may hold different views or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hatred or living in fear,' pleading for respect.
- The threats revived memories of the 1994 murder of Andres Escobar, who was killed in Medellin days after scoring an own goal, underscoring the severe risks players face after on-field errors.
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Colombian Federation has taken precautionary measures because of the similarity of the case to the assassination of Andrés Escobar after the 1994 World Cup.
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op-online.deThe association condemns the threats against Jaminton Campaz. After the World Cup eighth final he is missing on the flight to Bogotá.
World Cup star ‘in hiding’ after missed chance triggers wave of death threats
Colombia forward Jáminton Campaz has reportedly recieve dmultiple death threats after missing a crucial goal-scoring opportunity in extra time during his country's round of 16 World Cup match against Switzerland
This case evokes bad memories of the 1994 World Cup. A Colombian footballer is confronted with death threats - and is now completely submerged.
NEWS HEADLINES: World Cup Player Reportedly Received Death Threats After Botched Shot Attempt In Loss – Did Not Board Flight Back To Home Country – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle
A Colombian World Cup player is reportedly in hiding after receiving death threats over a missed crucial shot that contributed to the team’s defeat in the round of 16 against Switzerland. According to the New York Post, forward Jáminton Campaz refused to fly home with his teammates from Vancouver, Canada, and went “completely off the grid.” The incident is an eerie reminder of what happened to a Colombian player after the 1994 World Cup. Colombi…
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