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Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia
17 Jun · Wed · Estadio Azteca
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Match summary

Colombia defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring before half-time (40') from a Luis Díaz assist. Abbosbek Fayzullayev equalised in the 64th minute to score Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal in their tournament debut. Luis Díaz restored Colombia's lead five minutes later (69') with a fine finish, and substitute Campaz sealed the win deep into stoppage time (90+9'). Colombia top Group K on goal difference alongside DR Congo on 1 point.

Group K standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Colombia2200+36
2Portugal2110+54
3Congo DR2011-11
4Uzbekistan2002-70
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Uzbekistan – Colombia Prediction and Betting Tips

Uzbekistan national football team logo
Uzbekistan
L L D W W
vs
20:00
17 Jun · Wed
Colombia national football team logo
Colombia
W W L L W
Kick-off: 20:00 local (17 Jun) · 02:00 UTC Venue: Estadio Azteca Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
Top forecast + 4 supporting tips
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X2 Colombia or draw 60% confidence
2.97odds

Colombia's superior quality favours them to avoid defeat against organised but low-scoring debutants Uzbekistan.

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Total Team 1 Under: 1.5 66%
Uzbekistan under 1.5 goals
1.10 odds
Total Team 2 Over: 0.5 80%
Colombia to score
1.10 odds
Total:Over: 1.5 62%
Over 1.5 goals
1.27 odds
Win 2 56%
Colombia to win
1.37 odds
World Cup debutants Uzbekistan open against a Colombia side rich in attacking talent, a contrast of fresh ambition and South American pedigree. Uzbekistan have built their rise on defensive organisation, while Colombia carry star quality but have at times looked vulnerable against strong opposition.

Uzbekistan disciplined and low-scoring

Uzbekistan reach their first-ever World Cup on the back of a well-organised, defensively sound approach rather than attacking flair. They are hard to break down and will set up to frustrate, but goals have been at a premium and they may struggle to test a quality opponent. They carry a doubt over a creative midfielder but otherwise arrive intact for their historic debut.

Colombia talented and well-stocked

Colombia return to the World Cup after missing 2022 and arrive as recent Copa America finalists, with genuine quality through the spine and pace in the final third. They have occasionally looked exposed defensively against top opposition, but their attacking threat should be too much for a debutant defence. They arrive with no major absentees reported.

Prediction: Colombia's quality against a stubborn debutant

The teams have never met, leaving form to shape the view. The Uzbekistan versus Colombia prediction leans on Colombia's superior quality against organised but low-scoring debutants, so a Colombia-or-draw double chance carries value rather than an outright call. Around it, Uzbekistan are tipped to stay under 1.5, Colombia are backed to score, the match is tipped to pass 1.5, and a Colombia win reflects their quality edge.
Uzbekistan — recent matches
08 Jun 2026 Netherlands 1 — 2 L
02 Jun 2026 Canada 0 — 2 L
30 Mar 2026 Venezuela 0 — 0 D
27 Mar 2026 Gabon 3 — 1 W
30 Jan 2026 FC Urartu 4 — 2 W
Colombia — recent matches
07 Jun 2026 Jordan 2 — 0 W
01 Jun 2026 Costa Rica 3 — 1 W
29 Mar 2026 France 1 — 3 L
26 Mar 2026 Croatia 1 — 2 L
09 Sep 2025 Venezuela 6 — 3 W

H2H

These sides have not met at senior level.

Key Players

Uzbekistan
Eldor Shomurodov ST Roma · 50+ caps · 24 G · Captain
Abbosbek Fayzullaev AM CSKA Moscow · 25+ caps
Khusayin Norchaev ST Riga FC · 20+ caps
Otabek Shukurov CM Sepahan · 40+ caps
Colombia
James Rodríguez AM Club León · 110+ caps · 30 G · Captain
Luis Díaz LW Liverpool · 50+ caps · 14 G
Jhon Durán ST Al-Nassr · 15+ caps
Daniel Muñoz RB Crystal Palace · 40+ caps

Injuries

Uzbekistan
None reported
Colombia
None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Capacity: 87,000
Altitude: 2240m above sea level ⚠️ Key factor
Mexico City's 2,240-metre altitude is a documented late-game factor — opposition stamina drops in the final 20–25 minutes, and the ball flies further in the thin air.
Weather: Mid-June: ~20–24°C, afternoon showers possible.

Suspensions

Uzbekistan
None reported
Colombia
None reported

Other Group K matches

MD1
Portugal1–1Congo DRLANDED
MD2
Portugal5–0UzbekistanLANDEDColombia1–0Congo DRLANDED
MD3
ColombiavPortugalJun 27 · 23:30 UTCCongo DRvUzbekistanJun 27 · 23:30 UTC

Team’s other matches

Uzbekistan
Portugal5–0UzbekistanLANDEDCongo DRvUzbekistanJun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia
Colombia1–0Congo DRLANDEDColombiavPortugalJun 27 · 23:30 UTC

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