2026 World Cup | Colombia Stun Uzbekistan 3-1 & Ghana's Last-Gasp Winner vs Panama
FIFA World Cup 2026 · June 18
Díaz Shines as Colombia Win; Ghana Steal It in Stoppage Time
Two Group-stage openers, two completely different stories — Colombia's quality class and Ghana's last-gasp drama. Here's everything that happened.
Match Recap
Colombia made a confident statement at the iconic Estadio Azteca, defeating Uzbekistan 3–1 in their Group K opener. The match was largely defined by one man: Luis Díaz, whose combination of creativity and finishing kept Colombia firmly in control.
The first goal came just before half-time when Daniel Muñoz met a precise pass from Díaz and rifled a right-footed volley into the net on the 40th minute — a technically brilliant opener that set the tone. Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut at this tournament, refused to fold and levelled through Abbosbek Fayzullayev, who bundled home in front of goal at the 60-minute mark.
The equaliser barely lasted five minutes. Díaz took center stage again — this time as the scorer — to restore Colombia's lead on 65'. Any remaining Uzbekistan hopes were extinguished when Jhon Jáder Dúran substitute Hamilthon Cámpaz headed home deep into stoppage time to seal a 3–1 victory.
⭐ Player of the Match
Luis Díaz — 1 goal, 1 assist. The Liverpool winger was unplayable all night, driving Colombia forward with pace, vision, and decisive end product.
🎬 Match Highlights
▶ Watch: Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia | Full Highlights (FIFA World Cup 2026)Key Stats
| Stat | Uzbekistan | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| First Goal | 60' | 40' |
| Scorers | Fayzullayev | Muñoz, Díaz, Cámpaz |
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If you needed a reason to never leave a World Cup match early — this was it. Ghana and Panama played out a tense, goalless 90 minutes before one moment of brilliance in the fifth minute of stoppage time decided everything.
For the vast majority of the match, Panama's disciplined defensive shape frustrated Ghana's attacking players. Chances were limited, intensity was high, and the scoreline remained stubbornly stuck at 0–0 heading into the dying moments.
Then came the moment: Brandon Thomas-Asante found Caleb Yirenkyi inside the box, and the forward slotted a composed right-footed finish past the keeper in the 90+5' minute. Pure drama. Ghana had done the hard work defensively and earned their reward with a priceless last-gasp winner.
⭐ Player of the Match
Caleb Yirenkyi — the match-winner. His composure in the final seconds, when the pressure was at its absolute peak, set Ghana up with a dream start to their Group L campaign.
🎬 Match Highlights
▶ Watch: Ghana 1–0 Panama | Match Highlights (FIFA World Cup 2026)Key Stats
| Stat | Ghana | Panama |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Winning Goal | Yirenkyi 90+5' | — |
| Assist | Thomas-Asante | — |
Group Standings After Matchday 1
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | 🇵🇦 Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Highlight videos via official FIFA/YouTube channels. All match data as of June 18, 2026.
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