Colombia finished in third place in South American qualifying, level on points with Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, but above all of them mainly thanks to their goal difference. They were the second highest goal scoring side in the table after Argentina, and following their disappointment at having missed out on the Qatar World Cup four years ago, they will be excited to be back in the big time. Colombia were runners up in the Copa America two years ago, losing to Argentina in extra time. They finished above Brazil in the group stages, and didnt lose a single match at the 90 minute mark. In their last World Cup, they were defeated on penalties to England, and they are a side that are immensely tough to break down in major tournaments.