Uzbekistan
Colombia
Mexico City Stadium · Mexico City · 87,523 seats — Estadio Azteca — altitude 2,200 m; hosts of the opening match
Group K action heats up as Uzbekistan prepares for a daunting challenge against a formidable Colombia side. The visitors arrive in strong form, highlighted by a dominant 6-3 victory over Venezuela, and enter this clash as clear favorites with a 54.95 percent win probability. While Uzbekistan faces long odds of 9.55, they will look to defy the model expectations in this pivotal fixture. With Colombia boasting significant momentum, the stage is set for a high-stakes encounter under the lights at 02:00 UTC.
Win probability
Squads
Uzbekistan
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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1
Utkir Yusupov
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3
Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
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23
Khusniddin Alikulov
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2
Abdukodir Khusanov
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13
Sherzod Nasrullaev
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9
Odildzhon Khamrobekov
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6
Akmal Mozgovoy
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19
Azizbek Turgunboev
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22
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
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10
Jaloliddin Masharipov
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14
Eldor Shomurodov
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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7
Rustam Ashurmatov
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15
Umar Eshmurodov
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24
Bekhruz Karimov
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25
Avazbek Ulmasaliev
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26
Jakhongir Urozov
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34
Farrukh Sayfiev
Midfielders
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7
Otabek Shukurov
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8
Jamshid Iskanderov
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11
Oston Urunov
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17
Dostonbek Khamdamov
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18
Abdulla Abdullaev
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19
Aziz Ganiev
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23
Sherzod Esanov
Forwards
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20
Azizbek Amanov
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21
Igor Sergeev
Colombia
Probable XI
Based on the last available lineup (2025) — not yet announced.
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22
Kevin Mier
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8
Álvaro Angulo
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23
Davinson Sánchez
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13
Yerry Mina
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2
Daniel Muñoz
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5
Kevin Castaño
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16
Jefferson Lerma
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6
Richard Ríos
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7
Luis Díaz
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19
Luis Suárez
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10
James Rodríguez
Rest of squad
Goalkeepers
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1
David Ospina
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12
Camilo Vargas
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24
Álvaro Montero
Defenders
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3
Jhon Lucumí
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4
Santiago Arias
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17
Johan Mojica
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18
Willer Ditta
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22
Deiver Machado
Midfielders
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8
Jorge Carrascal
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11
Jhon Arias
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14
Gustavo Puerta
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15
Juan Portilla
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20
Juan Fernando Quintero
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21
Jáminton Campaz
Forwards
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9
Jhon Córdoba
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19
Cucho Hernández
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26
Andrés Gómez
Head to head
First competitive meeting.
Latest form · averages per match
Uzbekistan
Colombia
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