The Colombia national football team shows solidarity with the Argentina national team after the earthquake that hit the coffee-growing country. An Argentine player, Enzo Fernández, joined the solidarity with a message on Instagram. Enzo Fernández, who plays for Chelsea in England and was part of Argentina's recent World Cup runner-up team, took a break from his vacation to post a message on Instagram: “I wanted to send all my love and solidarity to the Colombian people in this difficult moment”. “A huge hug to Colombia, we're with you”, he added, along with a large tricolor flag. This gesture was recognized by Argentines and Colombians alike, and it was the first time an Argentine player had spoken out about the tragedy that Colombia is trying to overcome. In Colombia, some notable figures such as Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez, and Juan Fernando Quintero have spoken out, as well as Radamel Falcao García, Iván Ramiro Córdoba, and others who have activated to give messages of encouragement and to be disseminators of important information so that more and more people can join the various ways to help those in need. ## Gianni Infantino also showed solidarity Through his personal Instagram account, Infantino posted a thoughtful message. “Just a few days ago, I was in Cali, surrounded by children playing football and enjoying each other's company, so seeing those same streets, and many others in Colombia, shaken by this earthquake, it breaks my heart”, he wrote, showing his concern for the situation. “In the name of FIFA and the entire football community, my thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives, with those who were injured, with those who suffered damage to their homes, and with those who are waiting for news from their loved ones”, he said, as the head of FIFA. “We are showing solidarity with the Colombian people in these difficult moments”, he closed his message, which was left in the stories. ## The tragic toll is rising The powerful earthquake that hit western Colombia has left a toll of at least 240 dead and over 1,000 injured, according to the latest figures provided by local authorities on Tuesday. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Monday left destruction and death in Chocó, where the epicenter was located, and neighboring departments such as the Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, and Antioquia, for a total of 240 fatalities, according to data from local authorities collected by AFP. With information from AFP. The Colombia national football team is in first place in the World Cup 2026 standings, with 7 points, 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 games, and a streak of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. In the last game, on July 7, Colombia drew 0-0 with Switzerland.