Colombia began its World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the final match of the group stage’s first round. Newcomer Uzbekistan presented a challenge to the Colombian team, but ultimately fell short. Key to Colombia’s win was the performance of Díaz, who scored a goal and provided an assist in his debut match. The game marked the first appearance for Uzbekistan in the World Cup. Despite Uzbekistan’s efforts, Colombia proved too strong, securing a comfortable win to start their tournament. The result places Colombia in a strong position within their group.