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Rodriguez backs Diaz for Ballon d'Or bid as Colombia gear up for World Cup

Colombia captain James Rodriguez believes international teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for the upcoming Ballon d'Or following a spectacular European season. The iconic midfielder insists a deep run on the global stage would validate the winger's world-class status, sparking intense excitement ahead of the nation's return to the tournament.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

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GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Uzbekistan vs Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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GOAL’s complete Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

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Uzbekistan coach Cannavaro speaks out on 'scandal' after USA security checks

Fabio Cannavaro has moved to shut down claims of mistreatment towards his Uzbekistan side after footage emerged of the squad being subjected to intense security screenings in the United States. The legendary Italian defender, currently leading the Asian nation into their first-ever World Cup, insisted that the use of sniffer dogs and tarmac searches was simply standard procedure.