UzbekistanvsColombia

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group K against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Uzbekistan are Central Asia's strongest footballing nation and have been a consistent force in Asian qualifying, coming agonizingly close to World Cup qualification on multiple occasions. Colombia head to the 2026 World Cup on a wave of momentum after reaching the Copa America final in 2024, where they were narrowly defeated by Argentina in extra time.

Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, though they have come close several times in Asian qualifying. Colombia: Colombia's best World Cup finish was reaching the quarterfinals in 2014 in Brazil, where James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot with six goals.

The match is scheduled at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 04:00 AM (00:00 ET).