Colombia

Tournament projection

Advance

88.1%

Round of 16

52.4%

Quarter-final

22.4%

Semi-final

9.0%

Final

2.9%

Champion

0.9%

Market champion price 1.8% · model edge -0.9%.

A possession-with-control 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 that attacks wide and is great in transition from a low-block — but needs a stricter defensive structure. James' return could echo Brazil 2014.

Style · 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 — play around to attack wide, crosses into the box (#1 in South America), possession with control, great in transition from a low-block.

Tactics

Work it around to attack wide and cross, keep control of the ball, and break from a low-block. With James Rodríguez back, the recipe could echo their Brazil 2014 run.

Sources: John Walker (@johnwalker_1986) — pre-tournament tactical scouting, May–Jun 2026