FIFA World Cup 26™: What to look out for in Uzbekistan v Colombia 🇺🇿🇨🇴 | OneFootball

FIFA World Cup 26™ debutants Uzbekistan and South American giants Colombia will go head-to-head at Mexico City Stadium on Wednesday. 

Here is everything you need to look out for in the Group K encounter.

Who is playing today? 👀

Uzbekistan will make their first-ever appearance at a World Cup™ finals and seek to become the first AFC nation to reach the knockouts on their debut since Saudi Arabia in 1994. 

The majority of the White Wolves' squad plays in the Uzbekistan Super League but Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov will look to provide defensive solidity and leadership to help his nation navigate Group K. 

After failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup™, Colombia return for the 2026 edition and aim to emulate their quarter-final run in 2014.

The South American side boasts several elite players in their ranks, including the 2014 Golden Boot winner James Rodríguez. 

Players to watch 🔥

Uzbekistan's all-time top scorer Eldor Shomurodov has previous success against CONMEBOL opponents, as he scored the winner in a 1-0 victory against Bolivia in 2023. 

The 30-year-old was in electric form in qualifying, with five goals and four assists, and the White Wolves will surely look to their captain and talisman for inspiration at the World Cup™ finals. 

Luis Díaz is expected to make his World Cup™ debut at the 2026 finals, despite winning his first cap eight years ago.

The Bayern Munich attacker will be eager to carry momentum into the competition after scoring 26 goals in all competitions for his club last season. 

Must-watch video 🎥

https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/2036025159648419979/video/1

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Our prediction 🔮