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Rodriguez starts as Colombia return to World Cup against debutants Uzbekistan

Rodriguez starts as Colombia return to World Cup against debutants Uzbekistan
Channel News Asia Thursday 18 June 2026, 00:52 UTC 1 min read
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Rodriguez starts as Colombia return to World Cup against debutants Uzbekistan MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia talisman James Rodriguez was picked to start his side's World Cup Group K opener while Uzbekistan's all-time leading goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov has the honour of leading out his team for their tournament debut. • Colombia captain Rodriguez, 34, deemed fit to start in his third World Cup after recent fitness issues. • Coach Nestor Lorenzo picks Luis Suarez and Luis Diaz to lead the...

Rodriguez starts as Colombia return to World Cup against debutants Uzbekistan MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Colombia talisman James Rodriguez was picked to start his side's World Cup Group K opener while Uzbekistan's all-time leading goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov has the honour of leading out his team for their tournament debut. • Colombia captain Rodriguez, 34, deemed fit to start in his third World Cup after recent fitness issues. • Coach Nestor Lorenzo picks Luis Suarez and Luis Diaz to lead the line in Colombia's first World Cup since 2018. • Striker Shomurodov captains Uzbekistan having scored a record 44 goals for his country. • Abdukodir Khusanov anchors a five-man backline for Fabio Cannavaro's side. Uzbekistan: Utkir Yusupov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Abdulla Abdullaev, Behruzjon Karimov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Oston Urunov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Eldor Shomurodov. Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.
Rodriguez (PERSON) Colombia (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Uzbekistan (LOCATION) Uzbekistan MEXICO CITY (LOCATION) James Rodriguez (PERSON) World Cup Group K (EVENT) Eldor Shomurodov (ORG) Nestor Lorenzo (PERSON) Luis Suarez (PERSON) Luis Diaz (PERSON) Abdukodir Khusanov (PERSON) Fabio Cannavaro's (PERSON) Utkir Yusupov (PERSON) Rustam Ashurmatov (PERSON)
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