On August 7, 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Colombia to attend the presidential inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella. Infantino's visit comes after the outgoing foreign minister Rosa Villavicencio said he would not attend the inauguration due to a lack of time to coordinate the trip.
What happened?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was received in Cali by the president of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún. Both leaders will participate in the “Festival de Fútbol a la Medida de Niños y Niñas”, scheduled to take place at the Pan American Sports Unit.
Why it matters for Colombia?
Infantino's visit strengthens the relationship between FIFA and Colombian football, which could have a positive impact on the development of the sport in the country.
What comes next?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will continue his visit to Colombia, attending the presidential inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella and participating in the “Festival de Fútbol a la Medida de Niños y Niñas”.
Currently, the Colombian national football team is on a good run, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, without suffering any defeats. The last victory of the Colombian national team was against Switzerland, with a 0-0 result in a game played on July 7, 2026.
On the other hand, player J. Córdoba is currently injured and cannot participate in the next games of the Colombian national team.
