Uzbekistan will make their historic FIFA World Cup debut against Colombia in Mexico. The White Wolves eventually reached the tournament after several near misses, thanks to an impressive qualifying campaign in which they kept seven clean sheets in 10 matches during the final round.
And it is exactly this defensive parsimony that they will count on to spring a surprise, with a backline including Man City’s in-form central defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Additionally, they benefit from the experience of former World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro to guide them from the sidelines.
After missing the 2022 edition, Colombia return to the World Cup as one of two favorites to finish in the automatic places in Group K alongside Portugal. Los Cafeteros enter the tournament full of confidence after finishing second to Argentina in the 2024 Copa America and third in CONMEBOL qualifying, a campaign which included an impressive 2-1 victory over Brazil.
Led by Nestor Lorenzo and led by an attack consisting of Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez (not that one), Los Cafeteros will aim to win their opening match as they begin their quest to surpass Colombia’s best 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 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free
Uzbekistan vs Colombia is available for free in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs. Colombia in the United States
American viewers can watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on FS1.
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Those looking for a streaming service can instead watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you’re looking for a Spanish-language stream, you can watch it on Telemundo, available via Peacock.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in the UK
UK customers are lucky because they can stream Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available on the BBC One TV channel.
You need a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Australia
Uzbekistan vs Colombia will be broadcast for free in Australia on SBS on demand.
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How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Uzbekistan vs Colombia.
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Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Match Information
What time does Uzbekistan vs Colombia start?
Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 17. It will be 3am BST / 12pm AEST on Thursday June 18.
Who are the teams for the Uzbekistan vs Colombia match?
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), Moukhammadkodir Khamraliev (Pakhtakor)
Midfield: 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)
Advantages: 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)
Midfield: 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)
Advantages: Juan Camilo Hernández (Real Betis), Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich), Luis Suarez (Sporting), Carlos Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama), Jhon Cordoba (Krasnodar)
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Position |
Team |
DG |
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 |
Can I watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on my mobile?
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