Jaminton Campaz Hides After Death Threats Following World Cup Miss

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Colombia midfielder Jaminton Campaz received multiple death threats after missing a penalty in the Round‑of‑16 shoot‑out against Switzerland at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The threats were serious enough that Campaz refused to travel with his teammates back to Colombia, remaining in the United States and posting an appeal on Instagram asking fans to respect the sport and stop the harassment. The Colombian Football Federation publicly condemned the threats, urging the public to keep football a space for unity, respect and hope. Campaz, 26, now plays for Rosario Central in Argentina, but it is unclear whether he has returned to the club or stayed in the U.S. The episode evoked memories of the 1994 murder of Colombian international Andrés Escobar, a reminder of the extreme fan violence that can follow World Cup disappointments.