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Daniel Muñoz completes remarkable rise with first World Cup goal
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener, with Luis Díaz and Daniel Muñoz leading the way. Muñoz, 30, scored his first World Cup goal after a career that began late and nearly ended in 2015. His journey took him from deception and setbacks in Mexico, Spain and Italy to Atlético Nacional, Genk and Crystal Palace.
- 01Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener.
- 02Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist, while Daniel Muñoz scored.
- 03Muñoz nearly quit football in 2015 after years of setbacks abroad.
- 04Crystal Palace paid €8 million for Muñoz after Genk sold him for €4.5 million.
- 05His World Cup goal was his fourth for Colombia and first in the tournament.
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