Uzbekistan faces Colombia on June 17, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with kickoff at 6:00 PM local time. This is a key opening match for both teams in Group K. Colombia brings strong attacking creativity and South American experience. Uzbekistan enters as an underdog but has improved significantly in recent years. Colombia is expected to control possession and create more chances. Uzbekistan will focus on discipline and defensive organization. Colombia is favored, but the match could still be competitive if Uzbekistan stays compact.
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