Colombia’s national football team defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, held in Mexico City. Despite facing challenges during portions of the game, Colombia ultimately secured the win, demonstrating resilience against the Asian debutantes. The match saw Colombia initially struggle before mounting a comeback to take control of the game. This victory places Colombia at the top of Group K in the qualifying standings. Néstor Lorenzo coached the Colombian team to this important opening win. The result signals a positive start to their campaign for a place in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament.