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Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the early hours of Thursday (June 18) and took sole possession of first place in World Cup 2026 Group K. The match, played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City before 80,824 fans, marked a victorious debut for the South Americans and Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal — scored by Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the first half. ✓
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"Em uma partida movimentada, a seleção sul-americana bateu o Uzbequistão por 3 a 1 e assumiu a liderança isolada do Grupo K."
"PÚBLICO- 80.824 torcedores. LOCAL- Estádio Azteca, Cidade do México (MEX)."
"O meia Abbosbek Fayzullaev marcou o primeiro gol da seleção uzbeque em Munduais"
Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring for Colombia, but Fayzullaev equalized before halftime, making history for his national team. Luis Díaz put Colombia back in front still in the first half. In stoppage time, Campaz — a former Grêmio player — sealed the victory with a header following an individual play by Cucho Hernández, who won the ball in the attacking third and crossed into the box. ✓
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"Os colombianos abriram o placar com Daniel Muñoz, mas viram o Uzbequistão fazer história ainda no primeiro tempo. O meia Abbosbek Fayzullaev marcou o primeiro gol da seleção uzbeque em Munduais e deixou tudo igual. Pouco depois, o atacante Luis Díaz apareceu para recolocar a Colômbia em vantagem"
"Nos acréscimos da partida, o atacante Campaz, que já jogou no Grêmio, fechou a conta marcando de cabeça, aproveitando grande jogada individual de Cucho Hernández, que fez o desarme no campo de ataque e cruzou na área para sacramentar o placar: 3 a 1."
With three points, Colombia leads the group ahead of Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, who drew 1-1 in the other group match. Uzbekistan finished the round in last place and faces Portugal next Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m., at NRG Stadium in Houston. ✓
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"Com o resultado, a equipe colombiana chega aos três pontos e fica à frente de Portugal e República Democrática do Congo, que empataram em 1 a 1 na outra partida da chave. Já o Uzbequistão termina a rodada na lanterna e terá pela frente um desafio decisivo contra os portugueses na próxima terça-feira, 23, às 14h, no NRG Stadium, em Houston."
Fayzullaev's goal represents a milestone in the tournament: three of the four World Cup debutant teams found the net in the first round. Curaçao scored in a 7-1 loss to Germany, and Jordan scored in a 2-1 defeat to Austria. Only Cape Verde failed to score, but arguably achieved the biggest result among the newcomers by holding favorites Spain to a 0-0 draw. ✓
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"três das quatro seleções estreantes na Copas do Mundo desencantam nesta 1ª rodada da fase de grupos e balançaram as redes pela primeira vez no torneio. Aconteceu com o Curaçau, que marcou na goleada sofrida por 7 a 1 para Alemanha, e com a Jordânia, que marcou na derrota por 2 a 1 para a Áustria. Somente Cabo Verde marcou gols, mas tenha conquistado possivelmente o maior resultado entre as equipes estreantes, segurando a favorita Espanha com o empate em 0 a 0."
Colombia's goals were scored by Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, and Campaz; Uzbekistan's goal was scored by Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
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What were the complete lineups and tactical formations used by both teams?
Why it's still unknown: The sources consulted focused on goals and the result, without detailing tactical formations, substitutions, or technical analysis of the match.
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Were there any yellow or red cards during the match?
Why it's still unknown: None of the sources reported on discipline or controversial plays involving officiating.
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What was the individual performance of key players beyond the goal scorers?
Why it's still unknown: Coverage focused on goal scorers (Muñoz, Fayzullaev, Luis Díaz, Campaz, and Cucho Hernández on the assist), without evaluating the performance of other important players from both teams.