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Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

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Colombia forward Luis Diaz (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K match vs Uzbekistan at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026. [CARL DE SOUZA / AFP]

Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K game on Wednesday thanks to an inspired performance from Luis Diaz at the Estadio Azteca.

The Bayern Munich forward provided an assist, a goal and also hit the post as the Colombians resisted a battling performance from the Uzbeks in front of 80,824 spectators in Mexico City.

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