Mexico City skyline at sunset — Estadio Azteca hosts the World Cup 2026 opening match
Group K · Match 24 · Jun 17, 2026

Uzbekistan VS Colombia

Date
Kickoff
02:00 UTC (next day)
Venue
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte
City
Mexico City
Stage
Group K
Stage
Group K
Date
Capacity
87K
Roof
Open

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jun 17, 8:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00 AM

The teams

🇺🇿
Group K · Pot 4
FIFA rank#50
CoachTimur Kapadze
CaptainEldor Shomurodov
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishDebut
🇨🇴
Group K · Pot 2
FIFA rank#13
CoachNéstor Lorenzo
CaptainJames Rodríguez
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishQuarter-final

Venue: Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

FIFA tournament name Mexico City Stadium — capacity 87,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Mexico City.

Transit on match day
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Climate (June 2026)
Mild rainy season — 14-23°C at 2,240m altitude, afternoon showers
Airports
Mexico City International (MEX) · Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
Where to stay
Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco

Full travel guide: Mexico City World Cup 2026 host city →

Group K standings preview

All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

Pot Team FIFA rank
1 🇵🇹 Portugal #5
2 🇨🇴 Colombia #13
3 🇨🇩 DR Congo #46
4 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan #50

Other Group K fixtures

Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.

Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group K Jun 23 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Colombia vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan

Other matches on

3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group K 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group L 20:00 UTC · Dallas Stadium
England vs Croatia
Group L 23:00 UTC · Toronto Stadium
Ghana vs Panama

Other matches at Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte

4 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
R32 Jun 30 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Group A winner vs Best Group C/E/F/H/I third-placed team
R16 Jul 5 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
Winner of Match 79 vs Winner of Match 80

Uzbekistan vs Colombia — FAQ

When is Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicking off?
June 17, 2026 at 02:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte local time depends on the city).
Where is Uzbekistan vs Colombia being played?
Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Capacity 87,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group K fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Uzbekistan's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. Uzbekistan TV is the primary broadcaster in Uzbekistan.
How do I get to Estadio Azteca / Estadio Banorte on match day?
Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero (light rail) to Estadio Azteca; ~45 min from Centro Histórico
Who else is in Group K?
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jun 17, 10:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jun 17, 8:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 18, 3:00 AM