Excited for some World Cup action? 🔥 Uzbekistan and Colombia are gearing up for an electrifying clash in their Group K opener! This is set to be a historic meeting as the two teams have never faced each other before.
🕒 Kick-off time is bright and early for UK fans at 3am on Thursday, 18th June. But if you’re in Mexico, get ready for an 8pm start on Wednesday, 17th June, at the legendary Mexico City Stadium – a venue boasting a capacity of over 72,000! 🏟️
📺 British fans can catch all the action live on BBC One, with studio coverage starting at 2.30am for some pre-match excitement. Prefer streaming? Just hop on the BBC iPlayer app. Don’t forget, you’ll need a valid TV licence.
For our friends in the US 🇺🇸, tune into Fox Sports or stream via their app. Spanish-language coverage is also available on Telemundo.
🎙️ Prefer to listen in? BBC Radio 5 Live has got you covered with live commentary starting at 2.45am, including expert insights and team news.
Team Updates:
– Uzbekistan might be without midfielder Azizjon Ganiev due to a recent injury, but manager Fabio Cannavaro can still call on Manchester City’s Abdukodir Khusanov.
– Colombia is thrilled to have Jhon Córdoba back in action after his recovery, alongside stars James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz ready to shine!
Don’t miss this epic showdown as both teams set their sights on World Cup glory! 🌍⚽ Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #WorldCup2026 #UzbekistanVsColombia