Uzbekistan's Abdukodir Khusanov collides with a camera operator in World Cup match vs. Colombia
Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) battles for the ball with Uzbekistan's Abdukodir Khusanov (2) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Credit: AP/Fernando Llano
MEXICO CITY — Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov collided with a camera operator during the first half of his team's World Cup opener against Colombia on Wednesday night.
The Manchester City player challenged Colombia's Luis Díaz for a loose ball on the touchline, and Khusanov’s momentum carried him into the camera operator.
A FIFA doctor attended to the injured camera operator.
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