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Colombian Player Faces Death Threats After World Cup Penalty Miss, Avoids Returning Home
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Colombian footballer Jhaminton Campaz received death threats after missing a key penalty in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 shootout loss to Switzerland and has avoided returning home due to safety concerns. He condemned the threats and expressed his commitment to the national team despite the painful elimination.
- 01Colombian midfielder Jhaminton Campaz faced death threats after missing a crucial penalty in the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Campaz scored a penalty but missed another in the shootout leading to Colombia's loss to Switzerland.
- 03He lives in Argentina and avoided returning to Colombia due to threatening social media messages.
- 04Campaz condemned hatred and fear in an Instagram statement, expressing dedication to Colombia.
- 05Colombian football has a history of violence linked to World Cup eliminations, including Andrés Escobar's 1994 murder.
- 06Colombia's 2026 World Cup hopes ended in the round of 16, causing national disappointment.
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