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Joe Donnohue

Uzbekistan vs Colombia prediction as warring styles expected in late-night World Cup affair

A Colombian fan stands ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP).

Colombia can make a major statement tonight against a World Cup-inexperienced Uzbekistan side in their tournament opener.

Under Lorenzo, Colombia are a team that thrives on verticality and quick transitions - but they're not likely to get the opportunity to cut tonight's opponents to ribbons. Colombia aren't a team who care much about dominating possession for the sake of it - they want to win the ball and isolate their wingers in 1-v-1 situations against opposing full-backs.

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