Colombia's World Cup Debut in 1994

Historic Performance

The Colombian national football team made its debut in the FIFA World Cup in 1994, hosted by the United States. The team was one of 24 participants in the tournament, which was a significant milestone for Colombian football.

Opening Match

Colombia's first match was against the host nation, the United States. The game was played on June 22, 1994, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Colombia scored an own goal in the 34th minute, giving the United States an early lead. Despite efforts to equalize, Colombia was unable to overcome the deficit and lost the match 2-1.

Despite the disappointing result in their opening match, Colombia showed glimpses of potential throughout the tournament. The team finished third in its group with a record of one win, one draw, and one defeat.