Colombia beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup opening match

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Colombia beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup opening match
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Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup group stage on Thursday morning. The match was part of the first matchday of the tournament, which saw significant performances from key players. Following this match, the second matchday is set to begin at 6 p.m. today, featuring more contests as teams vie for advancement in the tournament.

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  • Colombia won against Uzbekistan 3-1.
  • This match marked the opening of the 2026 World Cup group stage.
  • The first matchday concluded Thursday morning.
  • The second matchday starts at 6 p.m. today.
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Some big names.The first matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage wrapped up this Thursday morning with Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. And this afternoon at 6 p.m., the second matchday gets ...

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