Jhon Arias hosts community watch party in Quibdo as Colombia opens World Cup

Colombian midfielder Jhon Arias, born in the impoverished Pacific city of Quibdo, organized a free public watch party in the Samper neighbourhood for the national team's first World Cup match. The event, promoted via social media, invited local residents to gather around a large screen and share the excitement of the tournament.

Colombia’s opening game is against Uzbekistan on 17 June, scheduled for 23:00 Brasília time (Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City). The match is part of Group K, which also includes Portugal and the Congo. Colombia enter as favourites, with Arias highlighted for his speed alongside teammates Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez. The game will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, including Globo, Sportv and streaming services.