Group K · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Uzbekistan vs Colombia — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group K

Uzbekistan play Colombia in the Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

UzbekistanUZB
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VS
2:00 AMUTC
ColombiaCOL
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offThursday, June 18, 2026 · UTC
StageGroup stageGroup K
StadiumTo be confirmedStadium assigned closer to kick-off
StatusScheduledMatchday 1
The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#50
Head CoachFabio Cannavaro
CaptainEldor Shomurodov
All-time Top ScorerEldor Shomurodov (44 goals)
Most CapsServer Djeparov (128)
Known AsThe White Wolves, Turanians

Uzbekistan, known as the White Wolves, are Central Asia's leading football nation, competing under the AFC banner since gaining independence in 1991. They have grown into a consistent qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup and claimed the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, with striker Eldor Shomurodov their record scorer and captain.

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ColombiaCONMEBOL
FIFA Ranking#13
Head CoachNéstor Lorenzo
CaptainJames Rodríguez
All-time Top ScorerRadamel Falcao (36 goals)
Most CapsDavid Ospina (130)
Known AsLos Cafeteros, La Tricolor

Colombia, nicknamed Los Cafeteros, are CONMEBOL's bright yellow ambassadors — Copa América champions in 2001 and World Cup quarter-finalists in 2014 — currently guided by coach Néstor Lorenzo after narrowly finishing as runners-up at Copa América 2024. The team has established itself as one of South America's most consistent qualifiers through the modern era.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

What stage was the Uzbekistan vs Colombia match?
This was a Group K match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.