Uzbek fans wave national flags ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026.
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Colombia is heavily favoured to win their Group K opening match against debutants Uzbekistan in Mexico on June 17, 2026. Colombia team features a potent blend of European stars and young South American talent. Colombia has Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Richard Rios, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba in its ranks. In its first-ever appearance in the World Cup, Uzbekistan (called as White Wolves) has Abdukodir Khusanov, Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the ranks to lead the team from the front.

Uzbek fans wave national flags ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026.
| Photo Credit:
AFP

Colombia is heavily favoured to win their Group K opening match against debutants Uzbekistan in Mexico on June 17, 2026. Colombia team features a potent blend of European stars and young South American talent. Colombia has Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Richard Rios, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba in its ranks. In its first-ever appearance in the World Cup, Uzbekistan (called as White Wolves) has Abdukodir Khusanov, Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the ranks to lead the team from the front.