James Rodríguez, one of the greatest footballers in Colombian history, is preparing for his third World Cup with Colombia. Rodríguez became a global star virtually overnight when the eyes of the world were blinded by his performances at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner – and perhaps the last major chance in his career to reach a new peak – the series looks back on his moments of glory, acknowledges the challenges that shaped him, and offers, in his own words, an honest account of his life.