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Match Report

Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan, L. Diaz provides a goal and an assist

The opening round of the 2026 World Cup group stage took place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1. D. Munoz put Colombia ahead in the 40th minute, A. Fayzullaev equalized for Uzbekistan in the 60th minute with no assist, L. Diaz restored Colombia’s lead in the 65th minute, and J. Campaz added a goal in the 90+9th minute.

Early in the match, both sides received one yellow card: J. Mojica was booked in the 7th minute and A. Khusanov in the 34th.

The score changed in the 40th minute when D. Munoz scored for Colombia, with L. Diaz providing the assist. Colombia went into halftime leading Uzbekistan 1-0.

In the second half, A. Fayzullaev scored in the 60th minute to bring Uzbekistan level at 1-1, with no assist on the goal. Five minutes later, Colombia moved back ahead when L. Diaz scored in the 65th minute, set up by G. Puerta, making it 2-1.

In stoppage time, Colombia added another goal in the 90+9th minute through J. Campaz, assisted by C. Hernandez, and the match ended 3-1 to Colombia against Uzbekistan.

On the team stats, Uzbekistan had 39% possession to Colombia’s 61%; expected goals were 1.14 for Uzbekistan and 1.61 for Colombia; shots were 8 for Uzbekistan and 15 for Colombia, with 2 and 4 on target respectively. Pass completion was 76% for Uzbekistan and 86% for Colombia; corners were 3 for Uzbekistan and 4 for Colombia; offsides were 0 for Uzbekistan and 3 for Colombia; both teams recorded 1 save; and fouls were 14 for Uzbekistan and 11 for Colombia.

Looking ahead, Uzbekistan’s next match in Group Stage - 2 is scheduled for 2026-06-23 against Portugal. Uzbekistan are currently third in Group K with 0 points, a goal difference of 0, and a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses. Colombia’s next Group Stage - 2 match is set for 2026-06-24 against Congo (DR). Colombia are currently fourth in Group K with 0 points, a goal difference of 0, and a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

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