Colombia Defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup Opener in Mexico
Colombia opened the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan at Estadio Azteca in Mexico. Daniel Muñoz put Colombia ahead in the 40th minute, giving them the lead at halftime.
Uzbekistan equalized in the 60th minute with its first-ever World Cup goal, scored by Abusbek Fayzullaev. It was a milestone moment for Uzbekistan, but the match turned again five minutes later.
Luis Díaz capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov, finishing for Colombia’s second goal and restoring the lead at 2-1. In the 99th minute, Jaminton Campaz sealed the result with Colombia’s third goal. The match was played in the first round of the 2026 tournament.
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