Why Was James Rodriguez Hospitalized After Loss To France?

Colombia star James Rodriguez was making the news recently after he was hospitalized in Minnesota following his team's 1-3 loss against France in an international friendly. The former Real Madrid midfielder was taken to a medical center in the State of Minnesota almost a day after the game against European giants France. The reports about James Rodriguez hospitalized has drawn a lot attention from fans and media, who are wondering about his current health status.

According to Federación Colombiana de Fútbol, Rodriguez, who was kept under professional observation due to a non-sports-related medical condition, showcased symptoms of severe dehydration. The player was subsequently hospitalized for the past 72 hours for preventative and recovery monitoring.

While the federation confirmed that the situation was not related to musculoskeletal injuries nor due to any of his footballing activities, Colombian fans will be worried for the upcoming days and hoping for speedy recovery for one of the greatest Colombian footballers.

Will James Rodriguez and Colombia Play At The 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Yes, James Rodriguez will be leading Colombia National Football Team as its talisman during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Los Cafeteros are part of Group K alongside teams like Portugal, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo. Rodriguez might come up against former Los Blancos teammate and one of the greatest players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, who potentially has one final opportunity to lift the elusive FIFA World Cup trophy.

Since missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, Rodriguez and Colombia return to the biggest stage after sealing qualification following a 3-0 win against Bolivia in their final qualifier clash.

The 34-year-old star also made some history of his own in the game and became only the second Colombian player to reach 30 international goals for his country after former AS Monaco star Radamel Falcao.