Colombia opens World Cup campaign against Uzbekistan with Luis Diaz playing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colombia began its 2026 World Cup journey against Uzbekistan on June 17 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Luis Díaz made his World Cup debut, a moment with deep personal significance stemming from his father's kidnapping three years prior. Díaz's father, a respected figure in Barrancas, was held hostage for nearly two weeks. His release in November 2023 was a major event for the family and the country. The match status is currently ongoing.
- •Luis Díaz plays as Colombia faces Uzbekistan in the World Cup opener.
- •Díaz's father was kidnapped in October 2023 and held for 12 days.
- •Colombia seeks a strong start in the tournament against a debuting Uzbekistan.
- •Event held at Estadio Azteca, a historic venue for World Cups.
- •Match status described as ongoing with no current result.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Luiz Diaz plays in Colombia vs Uzbekistan World Cup clash three years after parents’ kidnapping
"Luis Díaz’s World Cup debut for Colombia holds a significance that goes well beyond the pitch. Colombia open their 2026 World Cup campaign against tournament debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday, June 17, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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