Colombia international Jáminton Campaz and members of his family have reportedly received death threats following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The South American side crashed out of the tournament after suffering a penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 16.

Campaz, who plays his club football for Argentine side Rosario Central, came under heavy criticism after missing a crucial chance during extra time when his effort went wide of the target.

Following the defeat, the midfielder’s social media pages were inundated with abusive messages and threats.

To protect himself, Campaz restricted comments on his accounts and reportedly chose not to return to Colombia with the rest of the national team.

Reacting to the incident, the Colombian Football Federation strongly condemned the threats, insisting that no player or their family should face intimidation for representing their country.

The federation stressed that football should unite people rather than encourage hatred and violence, while urging supporters to channel their emotions responsibly after disappointing results.

Campaz also addressed the situation on social media, posting a photo of himself in visible frustration and appealing to fans for understanding and respect.

“Football also comes with difficult moments,” he wrote. “We may all experience disappointment and sadness, but no result should lead to hatred or make anyone live in fear.”

The Colombian Football Federation has since called on the country’s Attorney General’s Office to fast-track investigations into the threats and identify those responsible.

The incident has revived painful memories of one of Colombian football’s darkest moments. In 1994, defender Andrés Escobar was tragically murdered after scoring an own goal during Colombia’s World Cup campaign in the United States, an event that remains one of the sport’s most heartbreaking tragedies.

Authorities are now expected to investigate the latest threats as football stakeholders continue to call for greater protection of players from online abuse and intimidation.