Colombia secures 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening World Cup match held at the Mexico City Stadium. Luis Díaz made a significant impact, assisting Daniel Muñoz's first-half goal before scoring himself shortly after Uzbekistan's Abbosbek Fayzullaev netted their first-ever World Cup goal. Jaminton Campaz later sealed the victory for Colombia. With this win, Colombia tops Group K, ahead of their next match against DR Congo, while Uzbekistan will face Portugal.
- •Colombia wins 3-1 against Uzbekistan in World Cup.
- •Luis Díaz assists and scores during the match.
- •Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal.
- •Colombia tops Group K following this win.
- •Uzbekistan prepares to face Portugal next.
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"Standings provided bySofascoreLuis Díaz carried his spectacular club form into Colombia’s opening World Cup match in a 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan at the Mexico City Stadium.The...
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