Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start.
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Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal's performance against Congo DR in their World Cup opener but is already looking ahead to the next game.
Mexico City turns yellow as Colombian fans make Azteca feel like home
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Hours before Colombia's World Cup opener, Mexico City was already awash in yellow as thousands of visiting fans transformed the capital into a temporary slice of South America.
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Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1
MEXICO CITY: Colombia winger Luis Diaz dazzled at a raucous Azteca Stadium as his side marked their return to the World Cup with a 3-1 Group K win over tournament debutants Uzbekistan on Wednesday (Jun 17).
Proud Cannavaro sees positives as Uzbekistan lose 3-1 to Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro said he was proud of his team’s performance despite their 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their World Cup Group K opener on Wednesday, praising his players’ effort in a challenging atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium.
Colombia feel weight of Azteca atmosphere in World Cup win over Uzbekistan, says Lorenzo
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said the emotion generated by a sea of Colombian supporters at the Azteca Stadium weighed on some of his players as they opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
Dazzling Diaz steps up to starring role for Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil - and though he led his side out for their 2026 opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.