Group K

Uzbekistan vs Colombia · World Cup 2026

Group K · Thursday 18 June 2026 · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City · 02:00 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

Uzbekistan face Colombia in matchday one of Group K at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City on 18 Jun 2026 (kickoff 02:00 UK).

Title chance

The model rates Uzbekistan's tournament title chance at 0.6%, Colombia's at 2.7%. A heavy strength gap on paper, the kind of fixture Colombia are expected to navigate.

Squad snapshot

Uzbekistan's squad is still provisional (40-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

Colombia's squad is still provisional (55-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

  • Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
  • Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
  • Group standings (added once first group results land)
  • Uzbekistan final squad (40-man preliminary squad)
  • Colombia final squad (55-man preliminary squad)

Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).