Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Full list of substitutes for FIFA World Cup 2026 match

This will be the first-ever encounter between these nations.

The Uzbekistan national football team are going to lock horns with the Colombia national football team for their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Mexico City Stadium will witness this entertaining outing.

The Fabio Cannavaro-led side are going to have a stern test to pass in their opening game of the flagship tournament. They have put in underwhelming performances before setting foot on the biggest stage of football. The White Wolves are going to be at the mega competition for the first time. The Uzbekistan national football team will be looking to make an impact from game one, but without consistency, they might soon get outplayed.

Néstor Lorenzo’s men will be pushing for a positive start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The debutant nations have performed well and we might see similar intensity from Uzbekistan here. The Colombia national football team have both young and experienced players in the squad. This can be a key for them throughout the tournament. A win in the opening game will only boost their confidence further.

Portugal ended their game in a 1-1 draw. James Rodriguez and company have a chance to get to the top of the Group K table.

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Uzbekistan Substitutions

Abduvohid Nematov (GK), Botirali Ergashev (GK), Khojiakbar Alijonov, Umar Eshmurodov, Jakhongir Urozov, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Azizjon Ganiev, Sherzod Esanov, Igor Sergeev, Azizbek Amonov, Ruslanbek Jiyanov

Colombia Substitutions

David Ospina (GK), Álvaro Montero (GK), Devier Machado, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Juan Fernando Quintero, Jorge Carrascal, Kevin Castaño, Jaminton Campaz, Carlos Andrés Gómez, Jhon Córdoba, Cucho Hernandez, Juan Portilla, Richard Ríos

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