Dazzling Diaz steps up to starring role for Colombia (opens original article in a new tab)

Luis Diaz led Colombia to a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup, scoring his first World Cup goal and providing an assist, while James Rodriguez was overshadowed.

• Luis Diaz was the key player in Colombia's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup
• Diaz scored his first World Cup goal and provided an assist in the match
• James Rodriguez, a previous World Cup star, was overshadowed by Diaz's performance