Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan

Colombia opened their World Cup 2026 Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz secured the win against the tournament debutants coached by Fabio Cannavaro. Diaz hit the post in the first half and later assisted Munoz's opener. The match was played in front of over 80,000 fans on a cool, rainy evening.