The Colombia national football team received some sad news in the middle of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Colombian Football Federation confirmed the death of Óscar Lugo Ríos, the grandfather of midfielder Juan Camilo Portilla, a tough blow to the team that is concentrated in the city of Guadalajara. As time passed, the technical staff led by Néstor Lorenzo gave the player the necessary space to process the loss. Portilla did not participate in the usual practice and took advantage of the group's free afternoon to be in contact and share with his family environment in this complex moment. The Colombia national football team's preparation for the World Cup continues, with a view to their second group stage match, scheduled for next Tuesday, June 23, where they will face the Democratic Republic of Congo. But the death of Óscar Lugo Ríos has had an impact on the team's concentration. So the technical staff and their teammates have closed ranks around Portilla, giving him all the motivational support for the rest of the tournament. The Colombian Football Federation expressed its condolences and supported the current Athletico Paranaense player in this difficult family moment. In these moments of deep pain, we accompany his family, friends, and loved ones, offering them our most sincere support. The unfortunate event occurred just days after the 'Tricolor' victorious debut against Uzbekistan in the orbital appointment. The Colombia national football team's next challenge will be to face the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the team must find a way to overcome this obstacle and move forward in the tournament.