Colombia Tickets

Millions of football fans around the world are counting down the days until they can start watching the clash of the football titans. Predictions and analysis are ongoing constantly. Out of the 32 teams, Colombia keeps popping up in the top rankings; they currently rank 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, making them a real tough contender for the FIFA World Cup 2014.

Part of CONMEBOL, Colombia’s history is filled with memorable moments. The team has produced players like Marcos Coll, the midfielder who is down in FIFA World Cup history as the one and only player to score an Olympic goal. During the 90s, Colombians improved their play so much that they became the football giants of the world. In 2001, the team became Copa America champions, setting a record of the most undefeated team, losing not even a single game. The team lost its form during the world cup period of 2002-2010 and failed to qualify for the tournaments. Colombia’s golden phase started to fade and the next decade turned out to be a disappointing one.

However, the flame that once made Colombia rule over the football world was not completely vanquished. The team kept going and it was their hard work that brought them to stand with the football giants of the world, competing for a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2014. Colombia's squad became bigger and better; the team started rising in world rankings. Working from the 10th spot in 2002, the team made it to the top 5 and has stayed there consistently since 2004.

Colombia is returning to the World Cup after a hiatus of 15 years, but for the fans, it felt a lot longer. The team's last World Cup appearance was in France in 1998. Back home, there is a lot of excitement, mostly because of the anticipation of watching the team play under Coach Jose Pekerman. The qualifying phase of the team was also a bit dramatic. Colombia finished second to Argentina in the CONMEBOL standings, missing the top rank by only two points.

Colombia has one of the best defenses among South American teams, and its offense is also explosive. The Cafeteros have players like Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez, and Mario Yepes who are dynamic in their play and become lethal once out on the field. Another strong point about the team is its coach; Pekerman took up coaching the Colombian team in 2012 and has shown his expertise by making the team qualify for the World Cup after more than a decade.

A lot of excitement surrounds this particular match. Japan is one of the most successful teams in Asia, having qualified for the World Cup for the last five times, and they know how to play shoulder to shoulder. Fans of the Colombian team are expecting their champs to go far in Brazil, and especially in this game against Japan. These fans are going to great lengths to get Colombia tickets, and from what the predictions say, they won't be disappointed.