Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia: Luis Díaz inspires comeback over World Cup debutants
Colombia opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan in Group K, going top of the group after matchday one. Daniel Muñoz gave Colombia a deserved half-time lead in the 40th minute, finishing off a flowing team move after his side dominated the opening period.
Uzbekistan responded after the break, stepping out of their defensive shell and levelling on the hour through an Abbosbek Fayzullayev tap-in. The parity lasted only five minutes: Luis Díaz, Colombia's standout performer who had earlier struck the woodwork, restored the lead in the 65th minute with an effort that was mishandled by the Uzbek goalkeeper.
Colombia then saw out the contest and sealed it deep in stoppage time, substitute Jaminton Campaz heading home after a Colombian counterattack. Colombia finished with the better of the chances, registering 15 attempts to Uzbekistan's nine.
Key moments
- •Daniel Muñoz fired Colombia ahead in the 40th minute with a finish from a sweeping team move.
- •Abbosbek Fayzullayev equalised for Uzbekistan with a tap-in on the hour mark.
- •Luis Díaz restored Colombia's lead just five minutes later, capitalising on a goalkeeping error.
- •Substitute Jaminton Campaz sealed the win with a stoppage-time header.
- •Colombia topped Group K after the result, having dominated with 15 attempts to nine.
Timeline
Match facts
- Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- 80,000 attendance
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- Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
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