Medics rush to scene as World Cup camera operator brutally WIPED OUT by Man City star in Colombia’s win over Uzbekistan
MANCHESTER CITY defender Abdukodir Khusanov clattered into a cameraman during Uzbekistan’s 3-1 loss to Colombia… before receiving a yellow card. In the 34th minute of the World Cup group stage match, Colombia winger Luis Diaz attempted to break past the centre-back on the left side. However, Khusanov committed a late challenge before clattering into an unsuspecting cameraman. The 22-year-old was unscathed following the heavy collision. Meanwhile, the camera operator appeared to pick up an injury. Medics rushed over to him following the incident to give assistance. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “What an unnecessary challenge from Khusanov.” Another said: “Hope the camera operator’s OK – those collisions can be pretty rough.” While a third commented: “Hope no one was hurt.” It is currently unknown if the camera operator was seriously injured. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS The incident occurred five minutes before Colombia took the lead. Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz opened the scoring with a brilliant flick into the net from a Diaz cross. However, Abbosbek Fayzullaev equalised for Uzbekistan on the hour-mark with a headed effort from close range after Camilo Vargas’ initial save from a Eldor Shomurodov volley fell directly into his path. Diaz restored the lead just five minutes later with a composed strike into the bottom-right corner after Colombia capitalised on an error in midfield. And Jaminton Campaz came off the bench to make it 3-1 to the South American side in added time. World Cup 2026 - all the info LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! This year’s World Cup is like no other as a record-breaking 48 nations compete to lift football’s biggest prize. England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought. But footballing legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have other plans in what will likely be their final World Cup appearance. SunSport have got everything you need for the huge tournament LATEST NEWS - Hopes of World Cup bank holiday rise if England lift trophy - Messi breaks down in tears after World Cup goal - Fans claim World Cup is ‘rigged’ after Messi escapes ‘obvious red’ - Tuchel’s national anthem vow KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO - Proper Football Daily: Get all the expert analysis each morning - Team Talk – Tactics Exposed: Dive into the tactical talking points TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.