Uzbekistan faces Colombia in World Cup debut on June 18

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Uzbekistan faces Colombia in World Cup debut on June 18

Summary

Uzbekistan and Colombia will meet on June 18 at Estadio Azteca for the World Cup. This match marks Uzbekistan's first appearance in the tournament, while Colombia is set for its seventh participation. Uzbekistan recently lost 2-1 to the Netherlands in a friendly, whereas Colombia secured a 2-0 victory against Jordan in their last outing. Both teams have revealed their starting lineups from their recent fixtures. The match is set to kick off at 03:00, broadcast live on BBC One.

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Key Details

•Uzbekistan makes World Cup debut against Colombia.
•Colombia participates in its seventh World Cup edition.
•Uzbekistan lost to Netherlands 2-1 in their last friendly.
•Colombia defeated Jordan 2-0 in their previous match.
•Kickoff scheduled for June 18 at Estadio Azteca.

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What they're saying

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Uzbekistan and Colombia face off this Thursday at the Estadio Azteca in World Cup. This will be Uzbekistan's World Cup debut. As for Néstor Lorenzo's team, this will mark their 7th participation in t...
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