Colombia tops Uzbekistan while Ghana edges Panama in late goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Colombia secured a victory against Uzbekistan at Mexico City Stadium, led by Luis Diaz, who contributed a goal and an assist. After taking a 1-0 lead through Muñoz just before halftime, Colombia saw Uzbekistan equalize early in the second half thanks to Fayzullaev. However, Colombia quickly regained control, with Diaz scoring to make it 2-1, followed by Campaz's late goal to finalize the score at 3-1. Meanwhile, Ghana achieved a narrow victory over Panama, scoring the only goal in stoppage time from Caleb Yirenkyi. Despite Panama controlling much of the game, they were unable to convert their chances, leaving the match at 1-0 in favor of Ghana.
- •Colombia leads Group K after defeating Uzbekistan 3-1.
- •Luis Diaz scores a goal and provides an assist for Colombia.
- •Ghana wins 1-0 against Panama with a stoppage-time goal.
- •Colombia's victory comes in Uzbekistans's World Cup debut.
- •Ghana's win leaves them level on points with England.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Colombia dominate Uzbekistan, Luis Diaz is 🪄! Ghana nick Panama late!
"Colombia made no mistake in their opener and, led by their star Luis Diaz, who provided a goal and an assist, beat Uzbekistan at Mexico City Stadium. With this win, the South Americans moved to the to...
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