Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup Match Sees Unusual Cameraman Collision
During the 2026 World Cup group stage on June 18, Uzbekistan made its historic debut against Colombia. In the 34th minute, Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov’s sliding tackle on Colombian winger Luis Díaz caused him to crash into a sideline steadicam operator, knocking the cameraman over. Referee Anthony Taylor issued Khusanov a yellow card. Medical staff attended to the cameraman, who resumed work. The incident became a notable anecdote of the tournament.
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World Cup star Abdukodir Khusanov apologizes and gifts signed jersey to cameraman after collision
Uzbekistan and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov accidentally collided with a broadcast camera operator during his team's World Cup opening match against Colombia. The 22-year-old was booked for a late foul on Piero Hincapie near the touchline, and his momentum caused him to knock over the cameraman, prompting medics to rush to the scene. The Uzbekistan Football Association later visited the operator, presenting him with a signed jersey from Khusanov and conveying the defender's sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. Uzbekistan lost the match 3-1 and now face a challenge to qualify for the knockout stages against Portugal and DR Congo.
Mirror - FootballAbdukodir Khusanov Apologizes to Cameraman with Signed Jersey After World Cup Collision
During the Uzbekistan-Colombia World Cup match on Wednesday evening, Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov violently collided with a cameraman positioned close to the pitch after a duel with Luis Diaz. The cameraman required medical attention. Six minutes later, Colombia opened the scoring. Khusanov, 22, sought to make amends by offering an autographed jersey to the injured cameraman, with the message 'I am sorry' written on the shirt. The Uzbek federation delivered the jersey and conveyed Khusanov's wishes for a speedy recovery. The incident highlights the risks faced by pitch-side personnel during high-intensity matches.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuCameraman Injured After Collision with Uzbekistan Player During World Cup Match
During the 2026 World Cup match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico, a cameraman was violently pushed and injured after a collision with Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The incident occurred in the 34th minute when Khusanov, a Manchester City center-back, was sprinting to follow Colombia's Luis Diaz but could not stop in time. The cameraman, wearing a beige vest, fell to the ground, dropped his camera, and held his left leg in pain. Medical staff treated him on the field before he was evacuated. The match, which Colombia won 3-1, resumed after the incident. The article notes that the cameraman's injuries were not serious, describing the event as 'more fear than harm.'
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertMedics rush to World Cup cameraman after collision with Man City star live on air
During the 2026 World Cup group match between Colombia and Uzbekistan, Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov collided with former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz while chasing a ball. The collision sent Khusanov crashing into a cameraman, who remained on the ground holding his leg. Medics quickly attended to the cameraman, and commentator Jacqui Oatley later reported he had hurt his ankle. Khusanov received a yellow card for the challenge. Colombia won the match 3-1, with goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz, moving them to the top of Group K. The incident was one of two injuries during the game, as co-commentator Warren Barton also suffered a cut on his head from a flying bottle.
Mirror - FootballCameraman Injured After Collision with Abdukodir Khusanov During Uzbekistan-Colombia Match
During the 34th minute of a friendly match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico, Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov violently collided with a sideline cameraman while attempting to cover a run by Colombian winger Luis Diaz. The cameraman, who was positioned just a few dozen centimeters from the field, fell to the ground after the impact, set down his camera, and clutched his left leg. Medical staff attended to him, and the match resumed shortly after. Six minutes later, Colombia opened the scoring with a goal from Daniel Muñoz, assisted by Luis Diaz, and went on to win 3-1. The incident highlights the risks faced by camera operators working close to the action in professional football.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuManchester City's Khusanov Takes Down Opponent and Cameraman in World Cup Match
During a 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Colombia and Uzbekistan, Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov engaged in a tough sideline duel with Colombian forward Luis Díaz. Khusanov brought Díaz down and subsequently crashed into a cameraman, resulting in a yellow card. The incident occurred on June 18, 2026, and was reported by German news outlet Die Welt. The video highlights show the curious sequence of events, drawing attention to the physical nature of the encounter.
Nachrichten - WELT2026 World Cup: Uzbekistan Defender Khusanov Injures Cameraman in Collision During Colombia Match
During the 2026 World Cup match between Colombia and Uzbekistan (3-1) on June 17, 2026, Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov violently collided with a cameraman positioned on the sidelines after making a tackle on Colombian winger Luis Diaz. The cameraman, who was hit in the knee, was treated by medical staff for several minutes. Khusanov was booked for the dangerous move but did not check on the cameraman. Luis Diaz later scored Colombia's second goal. Colombia won 3-1, with Uzbekistan scoring their first-ever World Cup goal through Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Home Football - actualitésUzbekistan Player Abdukodir Khusanov Crashes into Cameraman During Match
During a football match on June 18, 2026, Uzbekistan player Abdukodir Khusanov (22) sprinted for a ball against Colombia's Luis Diaz (29) on the sideline. Diaz reached the ball first, causing Khusanov to jump over him. Unable to stop, Khusanov crashed into a cameraman standing on the sidelines, knocking both the cameraman and his equipment over. The incident left Diaz and the cameraman lying on the pitch. Referee Anthony Taylor issued Khusanov a yellow card. Medical staff attended to the cameraman, who was able to continue working after a short treatment. The article, published by BILD Sport, highlights the unusual collision and the aftermath.
BILD - SportKhusanov's Overly Aggressive Slide Tackle Knocks Over Sideline Cameraman
During a World Cup group stage match between Uzbekistan and Colombia on June 18, an incident occurred in the 34th minute. Colombian winger Luis Díaz was advancing along the left flank when Uzbekistan defender Khusanov attempted a sliding tackle. Due to excessive momentum, Khusanov slid off the pitch and collided with a sideline cameraman, knocking him over. Referee Anthony Taylor issued a yellow card to Khusanov. Medical staff quickly attended to the cameraman, and after a brief interruption, the match resumed. The incident highlights the physical intensity of the game and the risks to sideline personnel.
虎扑 - 足球Unusual: Yellow Card for Knocking Down a TV Cameraman at Uzbekistan vs. Colombia World Cup Match
On June 18, 2026, Uzbekistan made its historic World Cup debut against Colombia. During the 34th minute, a tackle by Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov on Colombian winger Luis Díaz also knocked down a steadicam operator who was following the play closely. Referee Anthony Taylor showed Khusanov a yellow card, leading to jokes that the card was for the cameraman collision. All involved, including the cameraman, were able to continue. The incident became one of the most unusual anecdotes of the 2026 World Cup.
FútbolKhusanov Receives Yellow Card for Fierce Tackle on Diaz in World Cup Group Stage
In the first round of the World Cup group stage, Uzbekistan faced Colombia. In the 34th minute, Uzbekistan defender Khusanov made an aggressive challenge on Colombian forward Diaz, bringing him down with a fierce tackle. The referee immediately issued a yellow card to Khusanov for the foul. The incident occurred during a tightly contested match, highlighting the physical intensity of the group stage encounter. The report, sourced from Hupu News, provides a brief update on this key moment in the game.
虎扑 - 足球Mohica Pulls Down Faizullaev from Behind, Receives Yellow Card
During the group stage match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Hupu-reported event on June 18th, Colombia's left-back Mohica committed a defensive foul by pulling down Uzbekistan's right winger Faizullaev from behind in the 7th minute. The referee immediately issued a yellow card warning to Mohica. The match is ongoing, and no further details about the score or outcome are provided in this brief report. The incident occurred early in the game, highlighting an aggressive defensive play by Colombia.
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