Luis Díaz earns Player of the Match for Colombia against Uzbekistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Luis Díaz of Colombia was named Player of the Match in a FIFA World Cup Group K encounter against Uzbekistan on June 17, 2026. He scored one goal and provided one assist in Colombia's 3-1 victory, maintaining a strong presence throughout the match. Díaz registered 93 minutes played, recorded 47 touches, and achieved 79% passing accuracy. The match saw Díaz come close to scoring again when he hit the woodwork. Colombia's next match is against DR Congo on June 23 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- •Colombia won 3-1 against Uzbekistan on June 17, 2026.
- •Díaz scored one goal and assisted another.
- •He played 93 minutes and had 79% passing accuracy.
- •Colombia's next match is against DR Congo on June 23.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Luis Díaz becomes third Bayern Munich ‘Player of the Match’ at the World Cup
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