Luis Javier Suárez, a forward for the Colombian national team, made history on September 9, 2025, by becoming the first player to score four goals in a single match for the national team. The achievement came in Colombia's 6-3 victory over Venezuela in Maturín style.
Suárez's performance was decisive in securing victory in a vibrant and compelling match, reinforcing his importance in the team's offensive scheme.
This is the first time a national team player has scored four goals in a senior match since 1945, surpassing previous cases in which some players, such as Arnoldo Iguarán, Faustino Asprilla, Iván René Valenciano and Víctor Aristizábal, achieved hat tricks without reaching this record. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
This result comes in the final stages of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and represents a key boost for the team's World Cup aspirations.
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