Uzbekistan vs Colombia — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-598CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026

Uzbekistan

1–3

Colombia

Match events

A. Khusanov34'
O. UrunovOn: D. Khamdamov46'
S. NasrullaevOn: F. Sayfiev46'
A. Fayzullaev60'1–1
A. FayzullaevOn: A. Amonov77'
R. AshurmatovOn: J. Urozov77'
E. ShomurodovOn: I. Sergeev90+3'

7'J. Mojica
0–140'D. Munozassist L. Diaz
1–265'L. Diazassist G. Puerta
72'J. RodriguezOn: J. Campaz
80'L. SuarezOn: C. Hernandez
80'G. PuertaOn: R. Rios
90+3'L. DiazOn: A. Gomez
90+3'J. AriasOn: K. Castano
1–390+9'J. Campazassist C. Hernandez

UZBMatch statsCOL

39%Possession61%

8Shots15

2Shots on Target4

3Corners4

14Fouls11

1Yellow Cards1

Uzbekistan — starting XI

3-4-2-1

Bench

4Farrukh Sayfiev
17Dostonbek Khamdamov
26Jakhongir Urozov
20Azizbek Amanov
21Igor Sergeev
12Abduvokhid Nematov
16Botirali Ergashev
3Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
15Umarbek Eshmuradov
25Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
8Jamshid Iskandarov
9Odiljon Khamrobekov
10Ruslanbek Jiyanov
19Azizjon Ganiev
23Sherzod Esanov

Colombia — starting XI

4-3-3

Bench

21Jaminton Campaz
6Richard Ríos
19Cucho Hernández
5Kevin Castaño
26Andrés Gómez
24Álvaro Montero
1David Ospina
22Deiver Machado
4Santiago Arias
18Willer Ditta
13Yerry Mina
8Jorge Carrascal
15Juan Portilla
20Juan Fernando Quintero
9Jhon Córdoba

All-time meetings

Uzbekistan wins

Draws

Colombia wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.2

Average Age

30.1

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Uzbekistan

Jun 18

vs Colombia

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Estadio Azteca

1–3

Jun 8

at Netherlands

Friendlies · Friendly International · Icahn Stadium

1–2

Jun 2

at Canada

Friendlies · Friendly International · Commonwealth Stadium

0–2

Mar 30

vs Venezuela

FIFA Series · Group Stage · Milliy Stadium

0–0

Mar 27

vs Gabon

FIFA Series · Group Stage · Milliy Stadium

3–1

Colombia

Jun 18

at Uzbekistan

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Estadio Azteca

3–1

Jun 7

vs Jordan

Friendlies · Friendly International · Snapdragon Stadium

2–0

Jun 1

vs Costa Rica

Friendlies · Friendly International · Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campin

3–1

Mar 29

vs France

Friendlies · Friendly International · Northwest Stadium

1–3

Mar 26

vs Croatia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Camping World Stadium

1–2

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

Centre-forward vs Centre-back · Shomurodov's Intensity

Shomurodov has thrived in Serie A's high-pressure environment and brings a physical presence that will test Sánchez's positioning. The Colombian centre-back's European experience (Galatasaray) means this will be a nuanced battle of timing and anticipation rather than pure power.

Playmaker vs Playmaker · The Creative Duel

Both wear the number 10 and orchestrate from midfield, but Rodríguez's LaLiga pedigree gives him an edge in tempo control and press resistance. Gʻaniyev must be decisive in transition to disrupt Colombia's rhythm before Rodríguez finds dangerous forward passes.

Left-back vs Left winger · Containing the Threat

Díaz is Liverpool's elite pressing winger with explosive acceleration; Khusanov will need to stay compact and use his positional discipline to avoid being turned. This is Uzbekistan's defensive litmus test—a yard of space and Díaz punishes ruthlessly.

06 · Style Clash

Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Defensive Rigour Meets Creative Chaos

Two philosophies collide in this group-stage clash: Cannavaro's emphasis on structure and shape versus Lorenzo's high-energy, press-to-win approach. Uzbekistan will seek to suffocate space in midfield; Colombia will hunt for openings in transition.

// Compact & Disciplined · Cannavaro's Wall

Uzbekistan

// Fluid & Pressing · Lorenzo's Intensity

Colombia

Rigid

Defensive shape

Aggressive

Methodical

Build-up play

Direct

Selective

Pressing trigger