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
The contest was alive for long spells, but Colombia's greater efficiency in both boxes told after an early yellow card for each side had already hinted at a match played on a tight edge. For fans in Norway, the result at Thursday 18 June, 04:00 CEST was easy to follow through TV 2 or Discovery+.
The first half gave the clearest outline of the game. The margin was small enough for Uzbekistan to feel in touch, yet the numbers already pointed to Colombia having the sharper edge.
Uzbekistan's equaliser at 60 briefly changed the tone, and at that point Estadio Azteca had the feel of a game that could still swing either way. Colombia responded with the calm of a side sitting first in the standings on 3 points, with a goal difference of 2 after 1 match. That response mattered because Uzbekistan had entered the night fourth on 0 points, with a goal difference of -2 and 1 goal scored against 3 conceded. In a World Cup Group K table that already had DR Congo second on 1 point, the pressure on Uzbekistan to avoid falling further behind was immediate.
Colombia's decisive spell arrived through the second half goals at 65 and 90, which turned a balanced stretch into a final score that reflected their control of the key moments. Those finishes separated the sides in a match where the scoreboard moved steadily from 1-0 to 1-1, then to 2-1 and finally 3-1. The away side's ability to keep producing after the hour mark was the defining difference, and it matched the table picture: Colombia 1st, 3 points; Uzbekistan 4th, 0 points. With Nestor Lorenzo's team still unbeaten after 1, the performance underlined why they had already moved to the top of World Cup Group K.
For Norway-based readers, the significance is straightforward: Colombia now sit first on 3 points with a goal difference of 2, while Uzbekistan must respond quickly from fourth and 0 points. The result also widened the early gap behind the leader, with DR Congo on 1 point and Colombia already 2 points clear at the top. In a short group phase, that is a useful cushion, and it gives Nestor Lorenzo's team a stronger position heading into what comes next.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group K opens with Colombia arriving at Estadio Azteca as the team sitting 1st, while Uzbekistan start from 4th in the same table. With both sides listed on 0 played, 0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 0 goals for and 0 goals against, the first whistle will set the first real marker of the campaign. For readers in Norway, the fixture lands at Thursday 18 June, 04:00 CEST, with coverage available through TV 2 or Discovery+.
That contrast in league position gives the meeting its edge even before a ball is kicked. Colombia, under Nestor Lorenzo, are the side framed by the table as leaders, and the numbers attached to them are clean: 0 league points, 0 goal difference, and top spot in World Cup Group K. Uzbekistan, coached by Fabio Cannavaro, are listed 4th with the same blank return of 0 league points and 0 goal difference, which means the match will be defined as much by first impressions as by any established pattern. In Norway, the timing makes it a late-night watch, but the stakes are clear from the standings.
The gap at the top is also part of the picture. Colombia are named as the leader in the second-place gap, with DR Congo in 2nd and a gap of 0 points, so this opener carries the feel of a team trying to defend a position that is already under immediate pressure from the chase behind. That is why the setting at Estadio Azteca matters: it is not just a venue line, but the stage for a side beginning from 1st and another beginning from 4th. With both teams still on identical totals, the match will be judged by who handles the early table pressure better.
Fabio Cannavaro's Uzbekistan and Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia both begin with untouched records, so the coaching angle is about control rather than recovery. Colombia's 1st place status suggests they arrive with the stronger table position, while Uzbekistan's 4th place tag means they will look to turn the opening round into a reset. The numbers are modest but meaningful: 0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 0 goals for, and 0 goals against on both sides leave little room for narrative outside the standings. In Norway, that simplicity is part of the appeal - the opening round offers a clean read on who claims the first points.
The first points in World Cup Group K will matter immediately, and the winner at Estadio Azteca will leave Thursday 18 June with an early advantage in the standings. For fans in Norway, the late kickoff makes this a clear opening-night test rather than a routine fixture.
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 Norway have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Norway broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Norway is Thursday 18 June 2026 at 04:00 CEST.
Local broadcast partners for Norway have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Norway broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Uzbekistan and Colombia have not recorded a result in the last 8 meetings: Uzbekistan 0 wins, 0 draws, Colombia 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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