World Cup commentator Warren Barton ‘dripping with blood’ after being hit by projectile at Uzbekistan v Colombia

The former Newcastle and England international, who was covering Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, was a victim of the wild atmosphere in Mexico City

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Warren Barton was hit by a beer during his World Cup 2026 commentary duties in Colombia ’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan while “dripping with blood.”

Barton was at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to team up with Jacqui Oatley during the Fox broadcast.

Luis Diaz had inspired Los Cafeteros to victory, assisting the opener and scoring a second either…