Cyprus Mail18 Jun 2026

Group K: Diaz shines as Colombia outclass Uzbekistan

Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants.

Uzbekistan were disciplined for long periods under Fabio Cannavaro but Colombia’s greater quality told in front of a crowd of over 80,000 on a cool, rain-tinged evening....

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