Group Stage · Group K

Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 02:00 UTC · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

UZB

Uzbekistan

White Wolves
FIFA Ranking#65
CoachSrecko Katanec
Key PlayerEldor Shomurodov
WC Appearances1
Best FinishDebut
ExpectationsUnderdog

Uzbekistan make their first-ever World Cup appearance — a landmark moment for Central Asian football. Eldor Shomurodov's Serie A experience gives them a genuine goal threat.

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COL

Colombia

Los Cafeteros
FIFA Ranking#16
CoachNestor Lorenzo
Key PlayerLuis Diaz
WC Appearances7
Best FinishQuarter-Finals (2014)
ExpectationsDark Horse

Colombia were Copa America 2024 runners-up and are playing some of the best football in South America. Luis Diaz provides world-class cutting edge.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

UzbekistanFIFA RankingColombia
#65 - #16
UzbekistanWC AppearancesColombia
1 - 7

Group K Context

Portugal enters the post-Ronaldo era with Bruno Fernandes leading the charge. Colombia are dark horse contenders.

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Venue

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City, Mexico · Capacity: 87,000

The legendary Azteca - the only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970, 1986). Home to Maradona's "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century."

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Fan Guide: Mexico City

Top Spots

Salón Corona · Cantina

Classic cantina since 1928, cheap beer, tortas

Pujol · Restaurant

World's #5 restaurant, modern Mexican fine dining

El Huequito · Taqueria

Tacos al pastor since 1959 - inventors of the Mexico City style

Contramar · Restaurant

Seafood, famous red and green tuna tostadas

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Other Group K Matches

Portugal vs DR CongoJun 17 · HoustonPortugal vs UzbekistanJun 23 · HoustonColombia vs DR CongoJun 24 · GuadalajaraColombia vs PortugalJun 27 · MiamiDR Congo vs UzbekistanJun 27 · Atlanta

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