¡Buenos días, mi gente! It’s FayWhat?! And while I was born right here in the United States, every time I put on that yellow Colombia jersey, I feel connected to my family, my culture, and millions of Colombians around the world. And on June 26, Colombia takes on Portugal in FIFA action, so I thought I’d help all my non-Colombian friends survive their first Colombian watch party. Because trust me… Colombians don’t watch soccer.
Colombians EXPERIENCE soccer. And honestly, what a month this is! It’s Pride Month, Colombia is playing Portugal, and the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. Somewhere, my Colombian relatives are screaming at the TV, my Jersey friends are celebrating in the streets, and I’m just trying to keep my blood pressure under control. So here are a few Colombian phrases you’ll need: Vamos Colombia!** — Let ‘s go, Colombia! ¡Sí se puede!** — Yes, we can! Esooooo!** — Yessssss! Use this after anything good. A goal. A save.
Finding parking in Miami. ¡Qué golazo!** — What a goal! Not just a goal… a GOALAZO! Dale!** — Let ‘s go! Come on! ¡Vamos con toda!** — We’re all in! Ay, Dios mío!** — You’ll scream this at least ten times during the match. And if Colombia scores? Take a deep breath and yell: Gooooooooool, hijuepuerca!** Now that’s advanced Colombian. Use responsibly. The abuelas may judge you. The truth is, I love seeing those yellow jerseys. They remind me that culture isn’t just where you’re born—it’s where your heart feels at home. So grab your jersey, your friends, your Pride flag, and get ready for what will surely be an emotional roller coaster. ¡Vamos, Colombia! And if we beat Portugal? Baby, the party may last longer than Pride Month.
