Warren Barton, a former England defender and commentator for Fox Sports, was struck in the head with a bottle during the Colombia-Uzbekistan World Cup group stage match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Co-commentator Jackie Outley reported the incident: "I heard him get hit and turned around — there was blood running down his forehead. He's okay."
Barton earned 16 caps for England and previously played for Newcastle United. Despite the laceration to his forehead, he received medical attention and continued working in the broadcast booth to cover the remainder of the match.
Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the fixture, which marked Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup group stage appearance. The incident occurred among spectators during live match coverage.