World Cup 2018: Colombia team profile

Image: James Rodriguez models Colombia's World Cup 2018 away shirt (credit: adidasUK)

From fixtures and fun facts to the key men, all you need to know about Colombia ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Manager: Jose Pekerman

Star man: James Rodriguez - The breakout star at the 2014 World Cup went on to score six goals in qualification for this summer's tournament.

How they qualified: Finished fourth in the South American standings, confirming their spot on the final matchday thanks to a 1-1 draw in Peru.

History: Five World Cup appearances, with their best showing coming in 2014, when they exited at the quarter-final stage to Brazil.

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Fun fact: None of Colombia's last 18 World Cup matches have ended goalless.

Best World Cup moment: James Rodriguez announced himself to the world in 2014, and on his way to picking up the Golden Boot, a stunning volley on the turn against Uruguay saw him claim Goal of the Tournament, while it also won him the Puskas Award. A move to Real Madrid followed his star showing in Brazil.

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Player you've never heard of: Duvan Zapata - Has broken into the national side after impressing on a loan spell at Sampdoria from Napoli.

Kit: Home - yellow; Away - blue.

Group H fixtures: Japan (1pm, June 19, Saransk), Poland (7pm, June 24, Kazan), Senegal (3pm, June 28, Samara)

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