A completely bizarre scene unfolded during the 2026 World Cup match between Colombia and Uzbekistan (3-1). Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov produced such a committed tackle that he not only wiped out Luis Díaz, but also crashed into a cameraman positioned on the touchline.
The incident occurred in the 34th minute. Racing back to catch Díaz, the Manchester City defender arrived late, brought down the Colombian winger, and continued his momentum straight into the cameraman, who was knocked to the ground by the impact. Viewers even saw the live broadcast image shake and tilt at the exact moment of the collision.
Khusanov’s Wild Tackle Steals the Spotlight
Suffering injuries to his knee and left leg, the cameraman remained on the ground for several minutes before receiving treatment from medical staff and a FIFA doctor. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious, but the footage quickly went viral across social media.
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Meanwhile, Khusanov was shown a yellow card before calmly returning to his position on the pitch. As for Luis Díaz, he recovered without any issues and got his revenge in the best possible way by scoring a decisive goal in the second half.
Dem don break Cameraman leg for World cup ooo😭 pic.twitter.com/KPKQRsR65L
— ⚡🔥 You (@Kolosmental) June 18, 2026
Cameraman after the tackle from Khusanov pic.twitter.com/SULnRxJM73
— World Cup 2026 Daily (@TotalFootball) June 18, 2026
In the end, Colombia secured a 3-1 victory, but the defining image of the evening will likely remain Khusanov’s massive tackle, one powerful enough to stop a full-speed winger—and a cameraman as an unexpected bonus.
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