Colombia made a commanding start to their World Cup campaign, defeating Uzbekistan three-one in Mexico City. Díaz opened the scoring in the fortieth minute before Uzbekistan pulled level through Fayzullaev's sixtieth-minute effort. However, Colombia reasserted control, with Díaz adding a second and Campaz sealing victory deep into stoppage time. The South Americans dominated possession at sixty-one percent and created more opportunities, recording fifteen shots to Uzbekistan's eight. Díaz earned player of the match honors with a rating of eight point three. The result sends Colombia to three points and qualified status in Group K, while Uzbekistan's opening defeat leaves them mathematically eliminated from the top two.