Rene Higuita has sparked psychological warfare ahead of the 2026 World Cup by giving a stern warning to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The renowned Colombian goalkeeper insists that the Cafeteros are prepared to neutralize the Al Nassr great when the two nations meet in a thrilling Group K match in Florida this June.
Colombian icon Higuita is taking aim at Portugal’s talisman, Ronaldo, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. As the two teams prepare for a mouth-watering Group K game, the man known for the “Scorpion Kick” has made it obvious that Colombia will be hostile to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
While appearing at a launch event for a new Colombian national team members’ club, Higuita was asked how Nestor Lorenzo’s side would handle the threat of the all-time leading international goalscorer. Rather than opting for diplomatic platitudes, the former goalkeeper delivered a succinct and pointed message that has quickly gone viral across social media.
“We’re going to take care of him,” Higuita told DSports Noticias.
The fixture, set for June 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, serves as a high-stakes reunion for former Real Madrid team-mates: James Rodriguez and Ronaldo. While the duo once combined to devastating effect at the Santiago Bernabeu, they will now stand on opposite sides of the pitch in what is being billed as one of the most anticipated games of the opening round.
The demand for this specific fixture has seen ticket prices skyrocket into the tens of thousands of dollars on resale markets. Fans are desperate to witness what could be the final World Cup chapters for several modern icons, adding a layer of Hollywood-style prestige to a blockbuster match.
