Uzbekistan vs Colombia: World Cup 2026 Match Preview

Get ready for the highly anticipated clash between Uzbekistan and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup.

Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, will look to mark their entry with a winning start against returning Colombia in Mexico City.

The White Wolves' long-awaited tournament debut has been bolstered by a strong qualifying campaign, where they lost just one of 16 matches.

Eldor Shomurodov played a crucial role, with the former Roma striker directly involved in a team-high nine goals (five goals, four assists).

Uzbekistan's chances of making history with a win are rated at 17.5%, while a draw is at 20.1%.

Colombia, led by coach Néstor Lorenzo, boasts an impressive attacking quality and will look to emulate their strong group stage performances in Brazil.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations.