History at the Azteca: Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal as the first Central Asian nation to reach the tournament made its debut. Colombia's quality — goals from Muñoz, Díaz and Campaz — ultimately won out 3–1, but Uzbekistan had their moment.

Colombia's 61% possession and 15 shots to 8 reflect their first-half control — Uzbekistan failed a single touch in Colombia's box before the hour mark — yet the xG was relatively tight at 1.61 to 1.16, showing Colombia dominated territory without overwhelming chance quality (their first shot on goal came in the 40th minute, when Munoz volleyed them ahead). Uzbekistan's 1.16 xG came almost entirely from one moment: Fayzullaev's headed equaliser on the hour, their first real opening, briefly making a contest of a game the run of play didn't merit. Colombia's clinical edge told instead, converting 3 of just 4 shots on target through Munoz, Diaz and Campaz's 98th-minute header, with Diaz also hitting the woodwork and assisting. The disciplined, even card count (one yellow each, no reds) underlines that this was decided by Colombia's finishing quality rather than any momentum swing or numerical advantage.