Colombia's Star in the 2026 World Cup: Jhon Arias and Gustavo Puerta
The Colombian national team has had a good performance in the 2026 World Cup, thanks in part to the players Jhon Arias and Gustavo Puerta. The Chocoan Jhon Arias figures in the top 10 of the CIES among the World Cup players, while Gustavo Puerta occupies the seventh place in the classification of the best footballers under 23 years old.
Why Jhon Arias appears among the best players in the World Cup?
During a broadcast of Peláez and De Francisco, the good performance of Jhon Arias in the 2026 World Cup was discussed. It was indicated that the Palmeiras player integrates the classification elaborated by the CIES and that he appears in the number 10 position as one of the best players of this World Cup.
What was said about Gustavo Puerta's future?
In another segment of the broadcast, it was mentioned that the CIES published the top 10 of players under 23 years old and that Gustavo Puerta occupies the seventh place. It was stated that there is no concrete offer yet for the midfielder, but that several European clubs are interested in him, including the Porto, the Bolonia, the Roma, the Atalanta, the Villarreal and the Betis.
What's next?
The Colombian national team continues forward in the 2026 World Cup, with Jhon Arias and Gustavo Puerta as two of its best players. With their performance and future in football, it is sure that they will continue to be important figures in the team.
The latest news is that the Colombian national team drew 0-0 with Switzerland on July 7, 2026. Their streak of victories and draws in the last five games is 3-2-0, with their last victory on June 30, 2026.
