Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping

Colombia's Luis Díaz scored a goal and added an assist in his World Cup debut as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Wednesday, June 18, 2026. The match was an emotionally charged moment for Díaz, who sought out his father on the sidelines after the game, less than three years after both of his parents were kidnapped in late 2023. Colombia had also missed out on the 2022 World Cup, making Díaz's debut performance all the more significant.