
Their 2026 World Cup

Match by match
J. Quintero played 3 matches for Colombia, always off the bench. His only goal came in the round of 16 against Switzerland.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs Portugal 0-0 | Came on in the 76′ |
| Round of 32 | vs Ghana 1-0 | Came on in the 73′ |
| Round of 16 | vs Switzerland 0-0 | Came on in the 66′ · 1 goal (1 from the spot) |
Biography
Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua, better known as Juanfer Quintero (born 18 January 1993), is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder or winger for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Colombia national team. Quintero first received attention at age 19 due to his performances in the 2013 South American Youth Championship, where Colombia won the title. He was named the tournament's MVP with five goals and four assists; shortly after he was recognized as one of the most promising youth prospects in South America and the world. After beginning his career in Colombia with Envigado and Atlético Nacional, Quintero moved to Europe with Pescara in 2012 and Porto in 2013, where he won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2013. He later spent loan spells with Rennes in France and Independiente Medellín in Colombia.
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