Uzbekistan vs. Colombia

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Colombia tops Group K after beating Uzbekistan

Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Thursday at the 2026 World Cup, moving to the top of Group K with three points thanks to two second-half goals. Portugal and DR Congo drew 1-1 in the previous group match. Both teams finished with one point each. Portugal will now face Uzbekistan and Colombia will face DR Congo.

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History of Esteca Stadium

This historic Azteca stadium in Mexico City is where Pele lifted the World Cup trophy in 1970 and Diego Maradona in 1986, with the famous 'Hand of God' and the best goal of the century. The stadium, now known as the Mexico City Stadium, is located 2,200 meters above sea level, so the players seem to be facing the challenge of high altitude.

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Two forward changes for Colombia

The Colombian coach rested captain James Rodriguez in the 71st minute and brought on Jaminton Campaz. Another forward, Luis Suarez (the Uruguayan Suarez is another player), was also substituted.

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Colombia in a strong position with 67 percent possession

Colombia dominated the game from the start, controlling the ball with 67 percent possession. Uzbekistan conceded the second goal as they tried to improve their form through counterattacks in the second half. Colombia had 11 shots to Uzbekistan's 3 in the 75 minutes. Both teams have received one yellow card each so far.

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Colombia's second goal

Colombia maintained their lead with a second goal five minutes after Uzbekistan equalized. Luis Diaz, who had assisted Daniel Munoz for the first goal, scored the second goal after a pass from Gustavo Santander.

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Uzbekistan equalizer

Uzbekistan scored a goal against Colombia to draw 1-1. In the 60th minute of the match, Abbosbek Feyzulaev scored a header. With this goal, Uzbekistan returned to the game.

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Last minute new coach

Uzbekistan has sacked World Cup-winning coach Timur Kapadze just before the tournament and appointed former Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup-winning Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro as its new coach.

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Player changes

Trailing by one goal, Uzbekistan made two changes early in the second half. Forward Oston Urunov was replaced by Dostonbek Khamdamov, while Serzh Nasruluyev was replaced by Farukh Sefleev.

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Colombia's control of the game

The second half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Colombia and Uzbekistan has begun at the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico. Colombia maintained full pressure in the first half, maintaining 72 percent of the ball possession. Uzbekistan was unable to hit Colombia's post in the first half.

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Uzbekistan's historic debut

Uzbekistan has made history by playing in the World Cup for the first time in its history, long after its separation from the Soviet Union. Similarly, this is Colombia's 7th World Cup appearance, having failed to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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Goalkeeper's goal

Colombia's Daniel Munoz scores his team's first goal during the World Cup Group K match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium. Munoz plays club football for Crystal Palace. Photo: AP

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Colombia leads in the first half

Colombia, ranked 13th in the FIFA rankings, took a one-goal lead in the first half against Uzbekistan, ranked 50th. After Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo in the first match of Group ‘K’, Colombia has taken the first place in the group with 3 points.

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Colombia's first goal

Colombia took the lead in the match against Uzbekistan by scoring the first goal. Defender Daniel Munoz scored for Colombia in the 41st minute of the match. He scored a beautiful goal after a pass from Luis Diaz.