Colombia secured a strong start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Thursday. The match, played at the Astica stadium, marked the first round of Group 11 competition. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring for Colombia in the 40th minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Luis Diaz. Further details regarding additional goals and the overall match progression were not provided in the initial report, but the result confirms Colombia’s successful beginning to their qualifying campaign. This win positions Colombia favorably as they advance in the qualifying stages for the 2026 World Cup. The match signifies an important early point for the Colombian national team.