Colombia will debut in the 2026 World Cup against Uzbekistan on June 17, 2026. The Asian National Team will debut in this tournament, however, it has as coach one of the most experienced players in these tournaments and world champion, Fabio Cannavaro.
Cannavaro did not hesitate to recognize what the Colombian National Team is for the 2026 World Cup and obviously recognized her as one of the favorites to advance in this tournament. But the Italian did not rule out that his team will fight for this match.
“Complicated because we have Colombia, a great team like Portugal. We are a small federation, it is the first time we come here to the World Cup, so for us it is going to be an important experience,” commented the coach.
Although Uzbekistan will debut in the 2026 World Cup, Cannavaro acknowledged that they will prepare in the best way to go to this tournament: “In Colombia there is technique, intensity, talent, it has once again been a good team. It’s not easy. We are going to have ten days to work with a group that we have. In March we will play two friendlies and we will work towards the World Cup,” Cannavaro commented.
Cannavaro will be Colombia’s rival in the 2026 World Cup. (Photo: GettyImages)
What happens in this first match is key for both Colombia and Uzbekistan, thinking about the rest of the 2026 World Cup fixture. The Cannavaro team will face Portugal on the second date, therefore, He has had one of the most complicated fixtures of the tournament.
Uzbekistan’s ranking before facing Colombia in the 2026 World Cup
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Uzbekistan is experiencing the best moment in its history at the football level, and now they arrive at the World Cup in 50th place in the FIFA rankingsurpassing other teams that are in the World Cup such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, which are in lower places.
When will Colombia play against Uzbekistan?
The match between Colombia and Uzbekistan at the beginning of group K will be played next Wednesday, June 17, 2026. FIFA will confirm in the following days the stadium and time of the match for the debut of the Colombian National Team in the World Cup.
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In summary:
- Colombia will debut in the World Cup 2026 contra Uzbekistan he June 17, 2026.
- Fabio Cannavaroworld champion, is the DT of the selection of Uzbekistan.
- Uzbekistan is in the position 50 of the ranking FIFA before the World Cup 2026.
