The Colombia national team has challenged opposing goalkeepers in the 2026 World Cup with 15 shots from outside the box, but with little effectiveness.

What's the problem?

Despite scoring four goals in their first two games in North America, the number of shots from outside the box is high, but the effectiveness is low. The Colombia national team is the fourth team to use this resource the most in the tournament, with 15 shots.

What do the statistics say?

| Team | Shots from outside the box | | --- | --- | | Turkey | 32 | | Spain | 20 | | Uruguay | 19 | | Colombia | 15 | | Canada | 15 | The Colombia national team has made a total of 35 shots in their two games, but only 4 have resulted in a goal.

What's next?

The Colombia national team seeks to improve its effectiveness in the opponent's goal in their next game against Portugal. The last time Colombia played was on November 19, 2025, when they defeated Australia 3-0. In their last 5 games, Colombia has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with a streak of 2 consecutive wins.