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.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:44 13:08 Free Kick LostFoul by Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan).free kickJune 18, 2026 07:44 13:08 Free Kick WonJefferson Lerma (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.off sideJune 18, 2026 07:43 12:35 OffsideOffside, Colombia. Daniel Muñoz is caught offside.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:40 10:35 Free Kick LostFoul by Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan).free kickJune 18, 2026 07:40 10:35 Free Kick WonLuis Suárez (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.yellow cardJune 18, 2026 07:38 6:50 Yellow CardJohan Mojica (Colombia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:38 6:47 Free Kick WonAbbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:37 6:47 Free Kick LostFoul by Johan Mojica (Colombia).free kickJune 18, 2026 07:35 3:55 Free Kick WonJohan Mojica (Colombia) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:34 3:55 Free Kick LostFoul by Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan).free kickJune 18, 2026 07:32 1:48 Free Kick WonLuis Díaz (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:32 1:48 Free Kick LostFoul by Bekhruz Karimov (Uzbekistan).free kickJune 18, 2026 07:31 First half Free Kick WonEldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.free kickJune 18, 2026 07:31 First half Free Kick LostFoul by Jhon Lucumí (Colombia).June 18, 2026 07:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 18, 2026 06:12 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 18, 2026 07:17 am IST
