Uzbekistan will make their historic FIFA World Cup debut when they face Colombia in Mexico City. The White Wolves have finally reached the tournament after several near misses, doing so on the back of an impressive qualifying campaign in which they kept seven clean sheets in 10 games over the final round.
And it is exactly that defensive parsimony that they’ll be banking on to spring a surprise, with a backline including in-form Man City center-back Abdukodir Khusanov. Plus, they have the experience of former World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro to guide them from the sidelines.
After missing out in 2022, Colombia return to the World Cup as one of the two favorites to finish in the Group K automatic spots alongside Portugal. Los Cafeteros come into the tournament full of confidence after finishing as runners-up to Argentina in the 2024 Copa America and placing third in CONMEBOL qualifying, a campaign that included an impressive 2-1 victory over Brazil.
Under the leadership of Nestor Lorenzo and spearheaded by an attack featuring Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, and Luis Suarez (not that one), Los Cafeteros will be aiming to sail through their opening match as they begin their quest to surpass Colombia’s best-ever World Cup performance: a quarterfinal appearance in 2014.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free
Uzbekistan vs Colombia is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in the US
US viewers can watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on FS1.
Cord-cutters can access FS1 through live TV services like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you are looking for a stream in Spanish you can watch on Telemundo which is available via Peacock.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available on the BBC One TV channel.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Australia
Uzbekistan vs Colombia will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Uzbekistan vs Colombia.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Match Information
What time does Uzbekistan vs Colombia start?
Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicks-off at 10pm ET on Wednesday, June 17. That’s 3am BST / 12pm AEST on Thursday, June 18.
What are the squads for Uzbekistan vs Colombia?
Uzbekistan
Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov (Navbahor), Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf), Botirali Ergashev (Neftchi)
Defenders: Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), Khojiakbar Alijonov (Pakhtakor), Farrukh Sayfiev (Neftchi), Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghlal), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Pakhtakor), Umar Eshmurodov (Nasaf), Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon), Mukhammadrasul Abdumazhidov (Pakhtakor), Jakhongir Urozov (Dinamo), Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev (Pakhtakor)
Midfielders: Akmal Mozgovoy (Baniyas), Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas), Jamshid Iskanderov (Neftchi), Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor), Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh), Oston Urunov (Persepolis), Dostonbek Khamdamov (Pakhtakor), Alisher Odilov (Neftchi), Ibrokhim Ibragimov (Pakhtakor), Umarali Rakhmonaliev (Sabah)
Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov (Istanbul Basaksehir), Igor Sergeev (Persepolis), Sherzod Temirov (Erbil)
Colombia
Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas (Atlas), Alvaro Montero (Velez Sarsfield), David Ospina (Atletico Nacional)
Defenders: Davinson Sanchez (Galatasaray), Jhon Lucumi (Bologna), Yerry Mina (Cagliari), Willer Ditta (Cruz Azul), Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace), Santiago Arias (Independiente), Johan Mojica (Mallorca), Deiver Machado (Nantes)
Midfielders: Richard Rios (Benfica), Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace), Kevin Castano (River Plate), Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico Paranaense), Gustavo Puerta (Racing de Santander), Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo), Juan Fernando Quintero (River Plate), James Rodriguez (Minnesota United), Jaminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
Forwards: Juan Camilo Hernandez (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)
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Position |
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GD |
Points |
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1 |
Portugal |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
DR Congo |
0 |
0 |
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3 |
Uzbekistan |
0 |
0 |
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4 |
Colombia |
0 |
0 |
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