Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan: Luis Diaz Leads World Cup 2026 Victory
Colombia opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan, as Luis Diaz delivered a…
Round 1 ·
Uzbekistan
3-4-2-1
Fabio Cannavaro
HT: 0-1
Colombia
4-3-3
Nestor Lorenzo
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
1–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Uzbekistan
3-4-2-1 · Fabio Cannavaro
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Colombia
4-3-3 · Nestor Lorenzo
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For readers in Cape Verde, the match had the kind of clear table impact that makes late-night viewing on Thursday 18 June, 01:00 -01 worth the wait: one side stayed perfect after 1 game, the other stayed empty-handed after 1 game.
The scoreline told the main story, but the timing of the goals showed how the contest moved. Colombia struck first at 40, then Uzbekistan answered at 60 to draw level. The away side reasserted itself at 65 and finished the job with a third goal at 90.
Discipline also edged into the picture early, with a yellow card for Colombia at 7 and one for Uzbekistan at 34. Those moments fit a game that was competitive enough to keep the balance shifting, even if the final numbers leaned clearly toward the visitors. Colombia ended with 3 goals for and 1 against, while Uzbekistan finished with 1 goal for and 3 against, and those totals matched the scoreboard by full time. At Estadio Azteca, the away team simply made more of its key moments.
Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia also arrived with the cleaner attacking line on paper, having 3 goals for and 1 against after 1 game, while Fabio Cannavaro's Uzbekistan entered with 1 goal for and 3 against after 1 game. That difference in output matched the final margin and helped explain why Colombia could absorb the home response at 60 and still finish with authority. The result also widened the early separation at the top, with Colombia on 3 points and DR Congo on 1, leaving a 2-point gap between the leader and second place.
For Cape Verde fans tracking the group from Atlantic/Cape_Verde time, this was a straightforward away statement rather than a chaotic one. Colombia's position at the top of World Cup Group K, Round 1 now carries the security of 3 points and a positive goal difference, while Uzbekistan must respond quickly after starting with 0 points and -2. The structure of the table now gives Colombia early control, and the next step will be whether they can turn that into a lasting lead in the group.
The next match in World Cup Group K, Round 1 will show whether Colombia can protect 1st place, while Uzbekistan will be looking to recover from a first-game setback.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group K opens at Estadio Azteca with Uzbekistan and Colombia both starting on 0 points, and that blank slate gives Round 1 real weight for Cape Verde fans following at Thursday 18 June, 01:00 -01. Colombia arrive as league leaders on position 1, while Uzbekistan sit 4th, so the first night in this group will already shape the early order and the conversation around who can settle fastest in Cape Verde's viewing window.
Fabio Cannavaro's Uzbekistan will go into the match without any league points, goals for, or goals against, and that clean statistical line makes the first competitive steps easy to read but hard to predict. Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia are in the same place on the numbers, yet their position 1 places them as the team setting the early pace in the group. For readers in Cape Verde, the attraction is clear: this is one of those opening fixtures where the table can be rewritten in a single evening and where every detail at Estadio Azteca will carry extra value.
The market angle is shaped by the standings and the second-place gap, because Colombia lead DR Congo by 0 points and sit level on 0 with the runner-up. That means there is no cushion to protect and no margin to waste in World Cup Group K. With both teams on 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, the match will begin as a pure test of early control, and the coaches' first choices at Estadio Azteca will matter as much as any longer-term form story.
That opening context is why the first half will matter so much: the team that settles quickest will also be the side that puts the early shape of World Cup Group K under pressure. Colombia's 1st place status will invite scrutiny, while Uzbekistan's 4th place position will ask for an immediate response. With both coaches beginning from the same statistical baseline of 0 played, 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, this is a fixture that will be judged on how quickly each side turns a clean page into control.
For Cape Verde fans, the appeal is not only the table but the timing, because Thursday 18 June, 01:00 -01 places the match squarely in the overnight window and the available watch options make it easy to keep up. Estadio Azteca gives the game a major stage, and World Cup Group K gives it a clear competitive frame. Colombia will want to convert position 1 into an early foothold, while Uzbekistan will try to use their home-status listing in the fixture to change the story quickly at the start of Round 1.
The first whistle at Estadio Azteca will set the tone for the group, and Cape Verde fans can expect a cautious opening where the first breakthrough could matter most.
Colombia opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan, as Luis Diaz delivered a…
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 39%, Colombia: 61%.
CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Behruzjon Karimov strikes the crossbar!
Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Azizbek Amonov is blocked
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jaminton Campaz managed to score from an easy position.
Juan Hernandez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jaminton Campaz Colombia scores with a header.
The cross by Juan Hernandez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Jakhongir Urozov wins an air challenge against Richard Rios
Goal kick for Colombia
The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Akmal Mozgovoy
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Juan Hernandez wins an air challenge against Otabek Shukurov
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jakhongir Urozov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Richard Rios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 36%, Colombia: 64%.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Colombia
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Eldor Shomurodov is leaving the field to be replaced by Igor Sergeev in a tactical substitution.
Jhon Arias is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Castano in a tactical substitution.
Luis Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Andres Gomez in a tactical substitution.
Jhon Arias relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dostonbek Khamdamov from Uzbekistan sends an effort wide of target
Dostonbek Khamdamov goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Dostonbek Khamdamov but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Dostonbek Khamdamov finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Farrukh Sayfiev from Uzbekistan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Colombia
Akmal Mozgovoy from Uzbekistan sends an effort wide of target
Akmal Mozgovoy goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Akmal Mozgovoy but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Akmal Mozgovoy finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 35%, Colombia: 65%.
Goal kick for Colombia
Farrukh Sayfiev swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Jefferson Lerma successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dostonbek Khamdamov is blocked
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Jaminton Campaz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Jaminton Campaz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jaminton Campaz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jaminton Campaz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Jefferson Lerma from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Jefferson Lerma goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jefferson Lerma but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jefferson Lerma finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Jhon Arias from Colombia swings in the corner from the right.
Abdulla Abdullaev from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 33%, Colombia: 67%.
Goal kick for Colombia
Richard Rios is penalised for pushing Otabek Shukurov
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jaminton Campaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Davinson Sanchez is penalised for pushing Farrukh Sayfiev
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Johan Mojica fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Abdulla Abdullaev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Eldor Shomurodov from Uzbekistan. Jaminton Campaz on the receiving end of that.
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 33%, Colombia: 67%.
Luis Suarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
Gustavo Puerta is leaving the field to be replaced by Richard Rios in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Abdulla Abdullaev from Uzbekistan trips Luis Suarez
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Azizbek Amonov wins an air challenge against Davinson Sanchez
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Camilo Vargas as he comes out and claims the ball
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Abbosbek Fayzullayev is leaving the field to be replaced by Azizbek Amonov in a tactical substitution.
Rustamjon Ashurmatov is injured and is replaced by Jakhongir Urozov.
Rustamjon Ashurmatov is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Diaz
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 33%, Colombia: 67%.
Daniel Munoz wins an air challenge against Farrukh Sayfiev
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Colombia are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
James Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Jaminton Campaz in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 32%, Colombia: 68%.
Utkir Yusupov is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Utkir Yusupov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Colombia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Eldor Shomurodov with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
Gustavo Puerta provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Luis Diaz scores with the right foot!
Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
A chance presents itself to Davinson Sanchez from Colombia but his header goes wide
Rustamjon Ashurmatov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
James Rodriguez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Akmal Mozgovoy successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jefferson Lerma is blocked
Abdulla Abdullaev successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Jhon Arias is blocked
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Puerta is penalised for pushing Farrukh Sayfiev
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 33%, Colombia: 67%.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O O A A A L - Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan heads the ball from close range into the net.
Eldor Shomurodov volleys a shot on target, but Camilo Vargas is on hand to save it
The cross by Dostonbek Khamdamov from Uzbekistan successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 32%, Colombia: 68%.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Akmal Mozgovoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Farrukh Sayfiev relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Abdulla Abdullaev from Uzbekistan trips Luis Suarez
Jefferson Lerma hand-balls
Jefferson Lerma controls the ball with his hand
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Behruzjon Karimov from Uzbekistan concedes a foul on James Rodriguez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 31%, Colombia: 69%.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Abdukodir Khusanov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Luis Suarez from Colombia but his header goes wide
The cross by Johan Mojica from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan trips Luis Diaz
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Behruzjon Karimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Dostonbek Khamdamov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Colombia
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 30%, Colombia: 70%.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Jhon Arias from Colombia trips Dostonbek Khamdamov
Dostonbek Khamdamov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Abdulla Abdullaev makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abdukodir Khusanov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sherzod Nasrulloev is leaving the field to be replaced by Farrukh Sayfiev in a tactical substitution.
Oston Urunov is leaving the field to be replaced by Dostonbek Khamdamov in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 28%, Colombia: 72%.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Akmal Mozgovoy successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gustavo Puerta is blocked
Jefferson Lerma goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Utkir Yusupov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jhon Arias swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Behruzjon Karimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Behruzjon Karimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Behruzjon Karimov is penalised for pushing Luis Diaz
Colombia start a counter attack
Behruzjon Karimov from Uzbekistan tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
James Rodriguez shoots from outside the box, but Utkir Yusupov has it under control
James Rodriguez tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Utkir Yusupov
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 27%, Colombia: 73%.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Johan Mojica made the key pass for the goal!
Luis Diaz provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Daniel Munoz volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
Rustamjon Ashurmatov successfully blocks the shot
A shot by James Rodriguez is blocked
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 26%, Colombia: 74%.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Colombia
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Eldor Shomurodov
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Akmal Mozgovoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Rustamjon Ashurmatov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jefferson Lerma is penalised for pushing Utkir Yusupov
The cross by James Rodriguez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 29%, Colombia: 71%.
Yellow card for Abdukodir Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan. Luis Diaz on the receiving end of that.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Arias creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
POST! So nearly a goal by Luis Diaz but his finish hits the post!
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Sherzod Nasrulloev from Uzbekistan trips Daniel Munoz
Jhon Lucumi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Uzbekistan start a counter attack
Behruzjon Karimov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 30%, Colombia: 70%.
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Abbosbek Fayzullayev
Abdulla Abdullaev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Eldor Shomurodov hand-balls
Eldor Shomurodov controls the ball with his hand
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sherzod Nasrulloev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 30%, Colombia: 70%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Behruzjon Karimov is penalised for pushing Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Colombia with a potentially dangerous attack.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 28%, Colombia: 72%.
Abdulla Abdullaev relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Jefferson Lerma from Colombia but his header goes wide
James Rodriguez from Colombia swings in the corner from the right.
Abdulla Abdullaev from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Jhon Arias from Colombia tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The match resumes with a drop ball
Utkir Yusupov is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Safe hands from Utkir Yusupov as he comes out and claims the ball
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 30%, Colombia: 70%.
Goal kick for Colombia
Uzbekistan start a counter attack
Abdulla Abdullaev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abbosbek Fayzullayev from Uzbekistan concedes a foul on Luis Diaz but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Behruzjon Karimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Eldor Shomurodov from Uzbekistan trips Jefferson Lerma
Daniel Munoz from Colombia is ruled offside
Abbosbek Fayzullayev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Abdulla Abdullaev relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Abdulla Abdullaev from Uzbekistan trips Luis Suarez
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 30%, Colombia: 70%.
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luis Diaz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
After a tactical foul, Johan Mojica sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Johan Mojica from Colombia trips Abbosbek Fayzullayev
Uzbekistan with a potentially dangerous attack.
Uzbekistan are trying to create something here.
Uzbekistan take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Utkir Yusupov from Uzbekistan intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Uzbekistan: 26%, Colombia: 74%.
The referee signals a free kick as Abdukodir Khusanov from Uzbekistan trips Johan Mojica
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Behruzjon Karimov relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Uzbekistan
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Behruzjon Karimov is penalised for pushing Luis Diaz
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jefferson Lerma from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jhon Lucumi is penalised for pushing Eldor Shomurodov
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Colombia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Estadio Banorte, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Estadio Banorte. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 01:00 -01 on Thursday 18 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between Uzbekistan and Colombia, Uzbekistan have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Colombia have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group K, Round 1, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,824
Minute
90+9'
Winner
Colombia
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