FIFA World Cup 2026 Odds: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia Betting Picks
We are down to Group K’s initiation in this World Cup group stage as the White Wolves of Uzbekistan make their first-ever World Cup appearance to take on South American nation Colombia.
Catch kickoff at 10 p.m. ET this Wednesday as Group K closes out the night at Mexico City Stadium.
Check out our full list of live 2026 World Cup betting odds.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- June 17, 10 p.m. ET at Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico
- Forecast in the area indicates rain at 65 per cent with 22°C temperatures and 61 per cent humidity.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia Betting Odds
Uzbekistan are your major underdogs in this matchup at +800, as opponents Colombia enter the fray with -255 odds to win the match. A draw is possible at +370, with the over 2.5 (-110) and under 2.5 (-115) goals very close on the odds.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Uzbekistan predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1):
The Central Asian first-timers may not have the highest expectations, but enter this one with high hopes as Fabio Cannavaro sets up his team for a possible 3-4-2-1 formation.
- GK: Utkir Yusupov
- Defenders: Farrukh Sayfiev (CB), Rustam Ashurmatov (CB), Farrukh Sayfiev (CB
- Midfielders: Abdulla Abdullaev (LM), Otabek Shukurov (CDM), Odilijon Hamrobekov (CDM), Sherzod Nasrullaev (RM), Abbosbek Fayzullaev (CAM), Oston Urunov (CAM)
- Attackers: Eldor Shomurodov (ST)
Colombia predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1):
The 2024 Copa America finalists return to the World Cup stage after failing to qualify in the 2022 Qatar tournament. Expect Nestor Lorenzo’s squad to take a 4-2-3-1 shape with some top-quality star names to look out for.
- GK: Camilo Vargas
- Defenders: Johan Mojica (LB), Davinson Sanchez (CB), Jhon Lucumi (CB), Daniel Munoz (RB)
- Midfielders: Luis Diaz (LM), Jefferson Lerma (CDM), Richard Rios (CDM), Jhon Arias (RM), James Rodriguez (CAM)
- Attackers: Luis Suarez (ST)
Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Uzbekistan make their first-ever World Cup appearance as the first Central Asian nation to do so. But that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t have any secret weapons on deck, like Basaksehir F.K. striker Eldor Shomurodov and his 22-goal season.
The side finished second in Group A in the AFC qualifiers with an impressive 6-3-1 record, as they come to the North America World Cup as one of the biggest underdogs in the tourney. Shomurodov leads his team in odds to score in this one at +370.
Colombia FIFA World Cup Odds and News
Colombia’s last major showing was their 2024 1-0 Copa America loss to Argentina in July 2024. Nestor Lorenzo’s side is far from weak though, featuring world-class talent including Davinson Sanchez, Richard Rios, James Rodriguez, Luis Suarez, and Luis Diaz.
The squad has gone 2-0-2 in friendlies so far this year (losses to Croatia and France), but they performed especially well in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, finishing in third place with a 7-7-4 record and the highest GD (+10) along with Uruguay. Juan Camilo Cucho, Luis Diaz, and Luis Suarez all have +135 odds to score anytime in the match.
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia Player Odds and Props
Suarez has been an absolute menace this season with an impressive 33 goals between Liga Portugal and UCL, so there’s no doubt he’ll fire one past Yusupov here.
The Colombian captain is not only one of the most experienced players in the tournament, but he’s a natural playmaking machine who racked up six assists in the 2024 Copa America and seven in this year’s qualifiers.
World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia Score Prediction
Colombia comes from the extremely competitive CONMEBOL, and considering how well they did in qualifiers, with success stemming from the front force of Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez backed by James Rodriguez, it’s only a matter of time before they find the back of the net. Given Uzbekistan’s lack of experience here, this one could finish 2-0 in favour of Colombia.