Uzbekistan's Khusanov Collides with Cameraman During World Cup Match, Sends Apology
During Uzbekistan's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Colombia, defender Abdukodir Khusanov accidentally collided with a cameraman near the touchline while chasing Luis Diaz. The impact caused a brief stoppage as medical staff attended to the cameraman, who was later hospitalized. Khusanov continued playing but was shown a yellow card. Following the incident, Khusanov sent a signed jersey with a handwritten apology to the injured cameraman, expressing his wishes for a speedy recovery. The gesture received positive reactions from fans and officials.