Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, with Luis Díaz playing a pivotal role. Díaz both scored a goal and provided an assist during the game, leading his team to victory against the tournament debutants. The match took place on Wednesday as part of Group K, which also includes Portugal. This win marks a strong start for Colombia in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. Uzbekistan struggled to contain Colombia’s attack, despite being their first appearance in the qualifying stages. The result places Colombia in a favorable position early in the qualifying process.