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Colombia went on to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and Japan 4–1. For the first time in history, Colombia won their group in group stages at the Fifa World Cup. They defeated Uruguay 2–0 in the Round of 16, marking the deepest run in the World Cup ever for the Colombia national team.
On the same day, Japan and Greece drew 0–0 and automatically qualified Colombia to the round of 16 for the first time in 24 years since the 1990 World Cup. In its final group stage game, Colombia defeated Japan 4–1 to win Group C and become the third South American team (following Brazil and Argentina) to win all three games in group stage in World Cup history.
For the 2002 World Cup, Colombia only managed to place sixth in the qualification round, tied with Uruguay but failing to qualify due to goal difference. This was the first time that Colombia had failed to qualify for a World Cup since 1986. As a result, Maturana left his post as Colombia manager which still remains as his last stint with Colombia.
Information about Colombia National Soccer Team and its performance in the FIFA World Cups with appearances in the WC, games, goals scored, history, standings and more. All Colombia appearances in the World Cups: Note: until the 1990 World Cup each win was worth 2 points, after that each win is worth 3 points. more >>. World Cup.
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Colombia at the World Cup. Colombia has appeared in the FIFA World Cup on six occasions (1962, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2014 and 2018). In 2014, Colombia reached the quarter finals, the best ever result by the team. Colombia was originally selected to host the 1986 World Cup after a well-fought battle.
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The World Cup is full of firsts, from the first event in 1930 to the first Middle East nation to host the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. 1930 Uruguay. The FIRST two World Cup matches took place simultaneously, France defeated Mexico 4–1, and the United States beat Belgium 3–0. Both matches were played in Montevideo, Uruguay on 13 July 1930.
