Jimmy Butler Shows Up to Colombia vs. Portugal in Full Yellow Kit
NBA star Jimmy Butler took some time away from rehabbing his ACL injury to take in Colombia vs. Portugal at the 2026 World Cup in Miami.
Predictably, the Golden State Warriors small forward ensured to mark his arrival to the match in remarkable standout style.
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Yes, apparently after becoming an official fan of the game during the 2016 Olympics and forging a friendship and “brotherhood” with Brazil soccer legend Neymar, yellow appears to be a pronounced, favorite constant for Butler, whether it comes to the basketball court or the pitch.
Of course, sporting a yellow Adidas Colombia jersey featuring its signature butterfly motifs surely would not be enough for the always vibrant Butler, as his fit was topped off with an outstanding cowboy hat featuring the country’s colors.
Jimmy Butler Outdoes Himself With Tremendous Fit For FIFA World Cup Match in Miami
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Butler was also not short on surprises, either, as the above post on Twitter/X from Yahoo Sports clearly shows the six-time NBA All-Star opting to double up on jerseys, revealing a No. 10 underneath.
Perhaps the move was a subtle nod to the aforementioned No. 10, Neymar, just to let his good friend know that Brazil had not been forgotten about?
Only Butler himself could confirm such a thing, but what we do know with distinct certainly is that when the Warriors star chooses to make a public appearance, he thrives on taking anything but the low key route.
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Jimmy Butler attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4th in New York City.(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Even at the 2026 Met Gala this past May, the 36-year-old Butler managed to stick out at the annual artful event, one where leaving a memorable fashion mark is a fierce competitive feat all by itself.
As for the Colombia-Portugal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night, despite what some fans might consider an unfulfilling 0-0 draw, the result clinched Colombia winning Group K, however with both teams advancing on to the knockout round of 32.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Other Sports section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.