Colombia earns victory over Uzbekistan in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their first match of the 2026 World Cup on June 18. Daniel Muñoz scored first for Colombia just before halftime. Uzbekistan equalized through Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the second half, but Luis Díaz quickly restored Colombia's lead. Jaminton Campaz added a third goal in stoppage time, allowing Colombia to take the top spot in Group K after Portugal's draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- •Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their World Cup opener.
- •Daniel Muñoz scored the first goal five minutes before halftime.
- •Uzbekistan equalized through Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the 60th minute.
- •Luis Díaz restored Colombia's lead shortly after Uzbekistan's goal.
- •Colombia now leads Group K after Portugal's draw.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia beat Uzbekistan to go top of Group K
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