🔥 Trending Jaminton Campaz: Colombian Soccer Player Facing Death Threats After World Cup Mi

Jaminton Leandro Campaz is a Colombian professional footballer born on May 24, 2000 ³. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder for the Argentine Primera División club Rosario Central and also represents the Colombia national team ³.

Why is Jaminton Campaz in the News?

Jaminton Campaz has recently gained significant media attention due to receiving death threats following Colombia's elimination from the World Cup on July 7, 2026 ⁴⁶.

World Cup Exit and Threats

Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16 match held in Vancouver, British Columbia ⁴⁶. Campaz reportedly missed a scoring opportunity in the match and failed to convert a penalty during the shootout ⁶⁸.

Following the team's exit, Campaz faced severe criticism from fans on social media. This criticism escalated into death threats directed not only at him but also at his family ⁵.

Official Response

The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) has strongly condemned these threats and has called upon the country's authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible ¹². The FCF emphasized that "no passion justifies hatred and living in fear" ⁸.

This incident has drawn parallels to the tragic killing of Colombian defender Andrés Escobar, who was shot after returning to Colombia following an own goal in the 1994 World Cup ².