
James Rodríguez made his first MLS start on Saturday for Minnesota United and guaranteed fans that he will arrive at the 2026 World Cup with Colombia in “excellent form,” with the roster set to be announced in the coming weeks.
While the 34-year-old’s Loons fell 1–0 to LAFC, Rodríguez turned heads by returning to the MLS pitch after a brief hospitalization for severe dehydration following his time with Colombia in the March international window.