Colombia defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup opener
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their World Cup opener on June 18. Luis Diaz was instrumental, contributing one goal and one assist. After Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring in the 41st minute, Uzbekistan equalized through Abbosbek Fayzullaev's header in the 60th. Diaz restored Colombia's lead five minutes later, and Jaminton Campaz sealed the win with a header in stoppage time. This match marked Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup appearance, and Colombia tops Group K after this match.
- •Colombia wins 3-1 against Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K match.
- •Luis Diaz records one goal and one assist for Colombia.
- •Uzbekistan scores their first-ever World Cup goal through Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
- •Colombia tops Group K; Portugal is currently third after a draw.
- •Jaminton Campaz scores for Colombia in the final minute of stoppage time.
- 5:01 AMBBC Sport — Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Diaz leads Colombia to 3-1 win over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Luis Diaz ignites Colombia to breathtaking victory over Uzbekistan at electric Azteca Stadium
"With one goal and one assist, Luis Diaz led Colombia to a 3-1 win in their World Cup opener against debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday. Bayern Munich star Diaz hit the post in the 32nd minute but served Daniel Muñoz's opener in the 41st, sending a brilliant long ball to the box.
"In a World Cup where superstars have stepped up, Luis Diaz joined the party by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
"Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: The Bayern Munich star was electric at the Azteca to inspire Los Cafeteros past World Cup debutants Uzbekistan
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 5:01 AMDiaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan
Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:41 AMDiaz leads Colombia to 3-1 win over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan
With one goal and one assist, Luis Diaz led Colombia to a 3-1 win in their World Cup opener against debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday. Bayern Munich star Diaz hit the post in the 32nd minute but served Daniel Muñoz's opener in the 41st, sending a brilliant long ball to the box.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:27 AMLuis Diaz ignites Colombia to breathtaking victory over Uzbekistan at electric Azteca Stadium
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: The Bayern Munich star was electric at the Azteca to inspire Los Cafeteros past World Cup debutants Uzbekistan
- Sky Sports—Luis Diaz steals the show for Colombia in win over Uzbekistan
In a World Cup where superstars have stepped up, Luis Diaz joined the party by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
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