Being a football enthusiast in the '90s meant bearing witness to Colombia's golden generation in action. The team boasted iconic players like Rene 'the Scorpion' Higuita, Carlos Valderrama, Faustino Asprilla, and Freddy Rincón, participating in the '90, '94, and '98 World Cups. In Italia '90, Colombia secured a 2–0 victory against the United Arab Emirates, suffered a 1–0 defeat to Yugoslavia, and clinched a spot in the Round of Sixteen with a dramatic 1–1 draw against West Germany, the eventual tournament winner. In the Round of Sixteen match against Cameroon, the game extended into extra time following a goalless draw. In a regrettable turn of events, goalkeeper René Higuita faltered 35 yards (32 m) from the goal line, allowing Cameroon striker Roger Milla to seize the ball and score the decisive second goal. Milla netted twice, granting Cameroon a 2–0 lead in extra time. Although Colombia managed a goal in the 115th minute, they fell short of equalizing and concluded their campaign. Despite not achieving greater success on the field, the Colombian team etched its legacy with exceptional players, dazzling plays, and an indomitable fighting spirit.