Colombia captain James Rodríguez has been discharged from a Minnesota hospital following a 72-hour stay for severe dehydration, raising significant concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Former Real Madrid star James Rodríguez is facing a race for fitness after being hospitalized for “severe dehydration” following Colombia’s 3-1 loss to France.
The 34-year-old spent three days under clinical monitoring in Minnesota.
The Colombian Football Federation stated the midfielder was under “professional observation due to a medical condition of non-sports-related origin,” though he has since returned home to continue his recovery.
The health scare complicates Rodríguez’s tenure at Minnesota United, where muscle injuries have limited him to just 47 minutes since February.
Leaked medical notes suggest the situation is “serious,” casting doubt on his ability to compete at the highest level.
Manager Cameron Knowles insisted, “we won’t rush his return if it means risking a long-term injury,” as Colombia prepares for Group K fixtures.