Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Colombia announced themselves at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style, defeating debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in Group K at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Luis Diaz was the standout performer, causing Uzbekistan's defence problems throughout with his directness and pace. The White Wolves of Uzbekistan — making their first ever World Cup appearance — showed great spirit and pulled a goal back to make it a contest, but Colombia were too strong in the end. The result leaves Colombia in second place in Group K behind Portugal on goal difference, with a crucial head-to-head clash between the two sides on June 27 already looming large.