Uzbekistan vs Colombia Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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by Carlos Zabala | in World Cup Picks
At Estadio Banorte, high above Mexico City, Uzbekistan and Colombia will face off in a highly competitive group that also includes Portugal and the Republic of Congo. After missing out on the 2022 World Cup, the Colombians are back in football's most prestigious tournament, confident after a very successful qualifying campaign. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan, playing its first match as an independent nation for approximately 30 years, has qualified for its first-ever World Cup under the guidance of former World Cup champion Fabio Cannavaro.
Colombia finished ahead of regional powerhouses like Brazil and Uruguay in the South American World Cup qualifiers; in their final match, they secured a resounding 6-3 victory over Venezuela. The process, the way Colombia played in the qualifiers, and their style of play evoke memories of the 2014 team, which reached the quarterfinals of the tournament, the furthest in the country's history.
James Rodríguez remains the team's leader; despite having changed clubs countless times without ever truly settling in, the veteran transforms for the better every time he dons the Colombian jersey. This time, he'll be surrounded by a much stronger team, one with plenty of experience in the top European leagues, where Luis Díaz, the electrifying Bayern Munich striker, stands out. If Díaz win this World Cup, he'll certainly have a strong case for the next Ballon d'Or.
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Uzbekistan vs Colombia Form
Uzbekistan and Colombia Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 30, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 13, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 9, 2025 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 5, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 25, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 19, 2024 - World Cup
Nov 14, 2024 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 29, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 29, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 4, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 11, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - World Cup
Uzbekistan - Colombia: Form Analysis
The Uzbek team is known as the "White Wolves"; they became one of the first Central Asian countries, a region not particularly renowned for its footballing tradition, to reach the World Cup.
Italian coach Cannavaro has already made a significant impact on the national team. Uzbekistan is known for its fierce warrior spirit, but the Italian has instilled tactical discipline in it. Usually employing a 4-2-3-1 formation that shifts to a five-man defense when they lose possession, Uzbekistan secured its first-ever football title as a nation, defeating Iran 1-0 in the CAFA Nations Cup final. Prior to that, they qualified for the World Cup through qualifiers after a 3-0 victory over Qatar, a result that sparked celebrations in Tashkent. In the lead-up to the World Cup, the Uzbeks once again demonstrated their competitiveness, narrowly missing out on qualification after drawing with the Netherlands in New York.
Colombia, meanwhile, tested themselves before the World Cup against Jordan and Costa Rica, defeating both by two goals. The Colombian team displayed more of the same: a dynamic, audacious style of football that saw them score 28 goals in the World Cup qualifiers and whose style is more akin to a European team, perhaps from the Premier League, moving away from the rigid style typical of South American football.
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Players list
U. Yusupov
DefenderA. Khusanov
J. Urozov
R. Ashurmatov
F. Sayfiev
S. Nasrullaev
MidfielderO. Shukurov
A. Mozgovoy
A. Fayzullaev
O. Urunov
ForwardE. Shomurodov
C. Vargas
DefenderG. Puerta
D. Sanchez
J. Mojica
D. Munoz
J. Lucumi
MidfielderJ. Arias
J. Lerma
J. Rodriguez
ForwardL. Suarez
L. Diaz
Substitutes
B. Ergashev
A. Nematov
DefenderA. Ulmasaliyev
A. Abdullaev
B. Karimov
U. Eshmurodov
MidfielderS. Esanov
D. Khamdamov
J. Iskanderov
U. Rahmonaliev
J. Jaloliddinov
S. Temirov
ForwardI. Sergeev
A. Amonov
R. Jiyanov
D. Ospina
A. Montero
DefenderY. Mina
S. Arias
D. Machado
W. Ditta
MidfielderK. Castano
R. Rios
J. Portilla
J. Quintero
J. Carrascal
ForwardA. Gomez
J. Cordoba
J. Campaz
C. Hernandez
Missing players
A. Khojiakbar
MidfielderJ. Masharipov
A. Ganiev
Uzbekistan & Colombia Squad Analysis
Beyond the legend that James Rodríguez is for the history of the Colombian national team, Luis Díaz, who perhaps ranks among the top 10 players today, is also Colombian. They are just the tip of the iceberg of a very deep squad.
Is Colombia the surprise contender to win the World Cup?
Colombia has Richard Ríos, one of the players who generates the most interest among international observers for his ability to break lines. Daniel Muñoz is one of the most influential full-backs in South America and he is Colombian. Jhon Arias, in great form with Palmeiras, and Jefferson Lerma are another pair of players expected to make an impact, while the ever-reliable defender Davinson Sánchez will lead a fierce defense.
If Colombia takes the initiative in attack, as expected, on Wednesday the 17th, the Uzbeks will play as they are accustomed to, with a physical style, and that is precisely where they have the best player in the country, Manchester City defender Khusanov. But why not? Unlikely heroes can emerge, like Fayzullaev, a key figure in the World Cup qualifying process.
Uzbekistan - Colombia Key Points
- Since 2024, Colombia hasn't lost to a team outside the FIFA top 50
- Colombia created 5 great chances in a friendly against Jordan
- Colombia reached the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup and the round of 16 in 2018
- Uzbekistan and Colombia have never faced each other before
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Our Uzbekistan vs Colombia Prediction
Ultimately, Group K is one of the most evenly matched, making the first match crucial for both Colombia and Uzbekistan. It's there that the Colombians, with their dynamic style of play and the support of a stadium likely packed with yellow shirts, can capitalize on the pressure of their World Cup debut, a pressure that will weigh heavily on the Uzbek team.
It's dangerous to cede the attacking initiative to Colombia because when it happens, the Colombians establish themselves in the opponent's half and besiege the area with low passes through the center of the field, and while that's happening it's difficult for them to concede goals, but that scenario is the most likely since Uzbekistan is 37 places behind Colombia in FIFA rankings.
Our prediction for Uzbekistan vs Colombia is: Colombia -1.5.
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