Overview
- The Colombian federation said James Rodríguez developed a viral illness during national team camp and, after the France friendly, was hospitalized in Minnesota for severe dehydration.
- Doctors kept him under observation for about 72 hours and reported a favorable recovery.
- The FCF said the episode is not related to musculoskeletal injury or to his football activities.
- He struggled in the recent friendlies, including 63 minutes against France, and the update offers a medical reason for that drop in form.
- Reports noted he has logged only 39 minutes this year for Minnesota United, and outlets said his current inpatient status and short‑term availability remain under review as Colombia prepares for the 2026 World Cup.