Colombia's footballers began the World Cup on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with a 3:1 victory over Uzbekistan in a Group K match in Mexico City. The South American team, appearing at the championship for the first time in eight years, was driven forward by FC Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz. n-tv ↗
Uzbekistan played their historically first match at a World Cup and held a level score against the favorites for a long time. Colombia had territorial superiority from the start, but only broke through the well-organized defense in the 40th minute. According to available information, Diaz was involved in the first goal, setting up the finish for Jamiton Campaz. hnonline.sk ↗
The Uzbek team returned to the match after the break when Fayzullaev scored in the 60th minute. However, Colombia responded quickly, and in the 65th minute Diaz decided the match by scoring the winning goal. Colombia managed to confirm the result in the closing stages and ultimately won by a two-goal margin. teraz.sk ↗
The result moved Colombia into an advantageous position in Group K, while Uzbekistan, despite the defeat, showed a competitive performance in their World Cup debut. For Colombia, it will be important whether Diaz can maintain his form in the remaining group-stage matches. sme.sk ↗
Luis Diaz secures Colombia's winning start at the World Cup
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Kolumbia zdolala v K-skupine Uzbekistan 3:1, rozhodol Diaz
teraz.sk
| 06:36 18.06.
Uzbekistan držal nádej na dobrý výsledok len krátko. Kolumbiu spasila najväčšia hviezda
sme.sk
| 06:21 18.06.
Hořký debut pro Uzbekistán, s Kolumbií prohrál 1:3. Ghana zachránila výhru nad Panamou v nastavení
irozhlas.cz
| 07:15 18.06.
Usbekistan schreibt Geschichte: Bayern-Star Luis Diaz bewahrt Kolumbien vor WM-Blamage
n-tv
| 06:04 18.06.
Fußball-WM: Bayerns Díaz trumpft auf: Kolumbien siegt gegen WM-Neuling
Tagesspiegel
| 06:03 18.06.
MS vo futbale: Kolumbia zdolala Uzbekistan, Panama nestačila na Ghanu. Angličania vyhrali úvodný zápas
hnonline.sk
| 06:38 18.06.
Juhoamerický favorit sa proti Uzbekistanu vytrápil. Kolumbiu vykúpila hviezda Bayernu
sport.pravda.sk
| 05:57 18.06.
Uzbekistán při debutu na MS prohrál. Ghanu spasila poslední minuta
denik.cz
| 05:55 18.06.
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