Luis Diaz Stars as Colombia Defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup Opener

Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in their opening Group K match, with Luis Diaz delivering a standout performance. Meanwhile, England launched their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in Texas, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the first half. In another Group K match, the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal, marking their first-ever World Cup point. These three matches represent the opening games of the 2026 World Cup group stage.