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Fayzullaev Scores Uzbekistan's Historic First World Cup Goal in Draw with Colombia
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal in the 80th minute against Colombia on June 18, 2026, securing a 1-1 draw at the Stade Azteca in Mexico. This historic achievement marked a milestone for the Uzbek national team in international tournament football.
Quick Facts
Who
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
What
Scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Stade Azteca
- Scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
- Drew 1-1 with Colombia
- Capitalized on poorly defended ball in penalty area
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev
- Uzbekistan national team
Abbosbek Fayzullaev made history on June 18, 2026, by scoring Uzbekistan's first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup match. Playing at the Stade Azteca in Mexico, Fayzullaev struck in the 80th minute to equalize the match against Colombia at 1-1, marking a significant milestone for the Central Asian nation. The goal came from an opportunistic finish after the Uzbek forward capitalized on a poorly defended ball in the Colombian penalty area, beating the goalkeeper with a clinical strike. The draw represented a breakthrough moment for Uzbekistan's World Cup campaign, as the team had never previously scored in the tournament's history before this match.
Why This Matters
This goal represents a watershed moment for Uzbek football on the world's biggest stage. Having never scored in World Cup history before, Fayzullaev's equalizer provides genuine momentum for the team's tournament ambitions and demonstrates that Central Asian nations can compete at elite levels. For Uzbek fans and the broader regional football community, this validates years of investment in player development and signals the nation's growing capability to challenge established footballing powers.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireMatch between Uzbekistan and Colombia ends 1-1 at Stade Azteca