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Uzbekistan 1 - 3 Colombia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group K · Matchday 1). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-3-3), key players including Eldor Shomurodov and Igor Sergeev and Luis Díaz and Cucho Hernández, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
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Colombia edge in as slight favourites against Uzbekistan, but the margins are fine. Colombia's biggest threat runs through Luis Díaz and Cucho Hernández, while Uzbekistan will pin their hopes on Eldor Shomurodov and Igor Sergeev. Points here could prove decisive in Group K · Matchday 1. The match is staged at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
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Uzbekistan line up in a 4-3-3, Colombia in a 4-3-3. Colombia will expect the bulk of possession and the task of breaking down a compact block, while Uzbekistan are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Eldor Shomurodov and Igor Sergeev on the counter. Whether Gustavo Puerta and James Rodríguez can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.
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- Uzbekistan: Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Jakhongir O'rozov — 4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
- Colombia: Luis Díaz, Cucho Hernández, Jhon Córdoba — 4-3-3 match.formationSuffix
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