World Cup: watch Colombia v Uzbekistan, Flamengo's Carrascal available | OneFootball

Uzbekistan vs Colombia takes place this Wednesday (17)

The Colombia National Team makes its debut in the 2026 World Cup this Wednesday (17), at 11 p.m. (Brasília time), against Uzbekistan, in a Group K clash. With midfielder Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo’s representative, available, Coluna do Fla shows where to watch the first-ever meeting at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

The match between Colombia and Uzbekistan will be broadcast by TV Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (pay TV), and GETV (Globoplay). In addition, CazéTV will show the match on YouTube.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE MATCH?

Riding the momentum of a historic qualification, the Uzbekistan national team is playing in its first World Cup. In other words, this debut marks a decisive moment for the country on the international football stage, as the group is showing great enthusiasm for the opportunity to compete among the best national teams on the planet.

On the other hand, Colombia begins the competition with a squad regarded as one of the strongest in South America. The team is aiming to surpass its 2014 mark, when it reached the quarterfinals and finished the tournament in fifth place overall.

HOW DOES UZBEKISTAN ARRIVE?

The Uzbekistan national team is coached by Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro and had a solid Asian Qualifiers campaign. However, the recent performances in friendlies are a concern, since the team comes into the World Cup in an unstable moment, having lost to the Netherlands and Canada.

To turn things around, hopes rest on Eldor Shomurodov. Having played for Roma (ITA) and currently in Turkish football, the center forward serves as the team’s main attacking reference.

In addition to the striker, attention also turns to center back Abdukodir Khusanov. The defender, a starter for Manchester City (ENG) last season, is seen as one of the greatest talents produced by Uzbek football.

WHAT IS UZBEKISTAN’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Nematov; Nasrullaev, Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Abdullayev and Sayflyev; Shukurov, Khamrobekov, Urunov and Fayzullayev; Shomurodov. Coach: Fabio Cannavaro.

HOW DOES COLOMBIA ARRIVE?

Colombia returns to the World Cup after missing the 2022 edition. The ‘Cafeteros’ had a strong South American Qualifiers campaign and appear as a threat to Portugal’s lead in Group K.

Luis Díaz, a winger for Bayern Munich (GER), takes on the role of ‘technical leader’. That is because the player, considered one of the best in the world in his position, is leading the push for a historic campaign.

The squad also features names familiar to Brazilian football, such as midfielder Jorge Carrascal of Flamengo. The list of players who play in Brazil also includes Jhon Arias (Palmeiras), Juan Portilla (Athletico-PR) and Andrés Gómez (Vasco).

WHAT IS COLOMBIA’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumi and Mojica; Lerma, Richard Ríos, Arias, Díaz and James Rodríguez; Suárez. Coach: Néstor Lorenzo.

EVERYTHING ABOUT FLAMENGO PLAYERS AT THE WORLD CUP IN ONE PLACE!

Coluna do Fla, which maintains direct access to training sessions and internal sources regarding Flamengo players, keeps fans updated on Carrascal’s performances and the developments of Flamengo’s involvement in this World Cup. The debut promises to be an interesting challenge for both sides, as there are no previous head-to-head meetings between the two national teams.

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