 In the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, Falcao played three matches and scored twice, against Canada and Syria.After missing the 2007 edition due to injuries, Falcao's first major international tournament was the 2011 Copa América in Argentina.After failing to score against Costa Rica and the hosts, he netted both goals in a 2–0 win against Bolivia, the second a penalty, causing Colombia to top their group.