Colombia began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, overcoming a brief second-half scare to claim all three points in Mexico City.
Goals from Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, and Jaminton Campaz sealed the win after Uzbekistan had briefly leveled through Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Muñoz Gives Colombia First-Half Lead
Colombia controlled possession from the opening whistle and finally broke the deadlock in the 40th minute.
Daniel Muñoz finished off a move created by Luis Díaz to hand Los Cafeteros a deserved 1-0 advantage before halftime after sustained pressure.
The South Americans dominated the ball with 67% possession and consistently pinned Uzbekistan deep inside their own half.
Uzbekistan Fight Back
The underdogs responded positively after the restart and found an equalizer in the 60th minute.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev rose highest to head home and make it 1-1, briefly threatening to earn Uzbekistan a valuable point.
However, the parity lasted only five minutes.
Luis Díaz and Campaz Seal the Victory
Colombia quickly restored their advantage when Luis Díaz finished from close range after an assist from Gustavo Puerta in the 65th minute.
The South American side continued to press and wrapped up victory deep into stoppage time when substitute Jaminton Campaz found the net to complete a convincing 3-1 scoreline.
Match Statistics
- Final Score: Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan
- Goals: Daniel Muñoz (40′), Luis Díaz (65′), Jaminton Campaz (90+9′); Abbosbek Fayzullaev (60′)
- Possession: Colombia 67%, Uzbekistan 33%
- Shots: Colombia 15, Uzbekistan 7
- Shots on Target: Colombia 6, Uzbekistan 3
- Passes: Colombia 506, Uzbekistan 330
- Corners: Colombia 4, Uzbekistan 3
The victory sends Colombia to the top of Group K with three points, while Uzbekistan begin their campaign with defeat despite a spirited second-half response.
