Football unites in solidarity with earthquake victims

On August 21, 2026, the Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium gathered 35,000 people for a charity event aimed at those in need following the earthquake. The initiative aimed to pay tribute to the victims and assist the regions hardest hit by the 7.4-magnitude tremor.

The impact of the earthquake

According to data from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management cited on the date of the event, the disaster left 319 people dead and 282,709 displaced. Relief efforts are heavily focused on areas such as Chocó, Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.

The mobilization at the stadium

Fans sold out all tickets for the event named 'Let's Lift Up Colombia'. The money raised from public attendance will be allocated to continuing humanitarian aid work.

Lineups and tributes

All athletes wore the number 10 as a symbol of commitment to the cause. The yellow squad 'Let's Build Colombia' was managed by Francisco Maturana and featured names such as Faryd Mondragón, Mario Alberto Yepes, Radamel Falcao García, and Jackson Martínez. The blue team 'United Colombia' was led by René Higuita, with the participation of Óscar Córdoba, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, and Teófilo Gutiérrez.

Destination of funds

The initiative sought to raise around 2.5 billion pesos. The funds will be delivered to social and humanitarian assistance organizations such as the Colombian Red Cross, the Solidarity for Colombia Foundation, and the 'A Roof for My Country' NGO.

The result on the pitch

Amidst the unity and prayers led by Jackson Martínez, the match ended in a 4-3 victory for the yellow squad. However, the sporting result took a back seat to the goal of helping the country get back on its feet.

With information from El Colombiano.