2014 Colombia Odds to win the World Cup

Colombia are +2500 to win the World Cup. Oddsmakers have installed them as modest favorites to win Group C at -170. They are also -333 to advance to the elimination round of the tournament.

Colombia 2014 World Cup Group Play Schedule

Colombia vs. Greece - Saturday, June 14 (12 p.m. EST in Belo Horizonte)

Colombia vs. Ivory Coast - Thursday, June 19 (12 p.m. EST in Brasilia)

Colombia vs. Japan - Tuesday, June 24 (4 p.m. EST in Cuiaba)

Colombia World Cup 2014 Team Analysis

The fate of the Colombian national team rests with the uncertainly in their main striker, Radamel Falcao. Their leader and best player went down during club play with Monaco, and it a big toss up whether the striker will feature and lead his compatriots this summer in Brazil. While Falcao and his skills alone are enough to lift the hope of a nation, the load will also fall on another key man upfront, striker Jackson Martinez. His abilities, along with playing midfielders Juan Cuadradro and James Rodriguez, will help to make Colombia a threat in the attacking third even if Falcao is not to see action. Freddy Guarin is another special player, who plies his club trade in Italy, that helps makes up a talented midfield. Captain Mario Yepes is the team's leader, and he boosts the back line with his 96 international appearances.

Colombia 2014 World Cup Tournament Picks and Predictions

Having still no clue whether Colombia's star man, Falcao, will feature, it's anyone's guess how this nation will fare come June. Colombia has the experience and the names to hold their own and be a threat to advance, however it will come down to the health of Falcao's knee if the Colombians will expect to experience a long run of success and past group play. If Falcao is to prove himself healthy and finds the form he is capable of producing, look for Colombia to make a push to the quarterfinals. Along with the dynamic skills of striking partner Jackson Martinez, Colombia will be a threat to score and advance into the knockout stages of this summer's tournament.

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