FIFA World Cup shares James Rodríguez's iconic 2014 goal for Colombia vs. Uruguay

FIFA World Cup posted a tribute video of James Rodríguez’s iconic 2014 World Cup goal on September 15, 2026. The post reads: “We’ll certainly never forget this one! Gracias, James”. It features the famous left-footed volley against Uruguay in the round of 16 at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Rodríguez controlled a long ball with his chest and struck a spectacular shot from outside the box that won the FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year. That performance helped Colombia reach the quarter-finals, and he finished as the tournament’s top scorer (Golden Boot) with six goals. The tribute came the same day Rodríguez, then 35 and Colombia’s captain, announced his retirement from the national team after 15 years. He earned 131 caps and scored 31 goals, representing Colombia at the 2014, 2018, and 2026 World Cups (his final appearance came in the round-of-16 penalty shootout loss to Switzerland). He had just signed with Atlético Nacional in Colombia after a short spell at Minnesota United. The official account followed up the next day with another post calling him “a true icon.” The original video post quickly drew strong engagement, reflecting the lasting emotional impact of that 2014 moment for Colombian fans and football supporters worldwide.