Luis Diaz steals the show for Colombia in win over Uzbekistan

In a World Cup where superstars have stepped up, Luis Diaz joined the party by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.

From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory

Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy Winehouse, the actor Peggy Ashcroft and the sexologist Havelock Ellis. Roy Hodgson comes from Croydon. The Bill and Peep Show were filmed there, as was the title sequence of the 1980s sitcom Terry and June. For a long time it was a centre of brewing and leather production. It was on a suburban driveway there that Pickles found the Jules Rimet trophy after it had been stolen in 1966. And on Wednesday Croydon proved the crucible of the remark

From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start

The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factor The mood in Mexico City last Thursday night, after a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup, was gleeful. Fans crowded around the Angel of Independence, and Calle Río Sena was not merely rammed but carried the smell of urine and spilled beer that tends to characterise mass celebrations. The big roundabout at Insurgentes, where the night before a Beatles tribute act had entertained students, was packed with green shirts. And yet th

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.

What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?

England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?

Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.

Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.

Ghana score dramatic 95th-minute winner against Panama

Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana as they beat Panama 1-0 in a dramatic finale to this Group L clash in Toronto.

Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal

A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute as he latched on to a cross from the right, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half in the Toronto rain. Continue reading...

Uzbekistan vs Colombia LIVE!

Uzbekistan v Colombia: World Cup 2026 – live

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