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Uzbekistan Debuts on World Cup Stage vs. Colombia
18 Jun
Summary
- Uzbekistan makes its FIFA World Cup debut on June 17, 2026.
- Colombia, ranked 14th, has a quarterfinal best in 2014.
- The match kicks off at 10 p.m. ET in Mexico City.

Uzbekistan will make its highly anticipated FIFA World Cup debut on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. They are scheduled to face Colombia at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City. The match is set to begin at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Ranked 50th by FIFA, this marks Uzbekistan's first appearance in the World Cup. Colombia, on the other hand, enters the tournament as the 14th-ranked team. This is Colombia's seventh World Cup appearance, with their most notable achievement being a quarterfinal finish in 2014. Both teams have their tournament schedules detailed, with subsequent matches planned throughout June.
Fans can watch the Uzbekistan vs. Colombia match on FS1 and stream it via FOX Sports App. Additional viewing options may also be available. The article provides full schedules for both teams throughout the group stage.