Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut against Group K rivals Colombia at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the early hours of Thursday morning.
What the White Wolves lack in tournament experience on the pitch, they make up for it in the dugout, as Fabio Cannavaro, who skippered Italy to glory in 2006, was appointed as head coach last October following their qualification.
Man City defender Abdukodir Khusanov is the standout name in Cannavaro’s squad that mostly comprises players from the Uzbekistan Super League.
Colombia are featuring at their seventh World Cup and return to the greatest stage of them all after failing to qualify for Qatar 2022.
James Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup, captains the Los Cafeteros squad that features Crystal Palace pair Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Uzbekistan v Colombia on TV and online.
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When is Uzbekistan v Colombia?
Uzbekistan v Colombia will take place on Thursday 18 June 2026.
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Uzbekistan v Colombia kick-off time
Uzbekistan v Colombia will kick off at 3am UK time.
The Group K match is set to be played at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.
What TV channel is Uzbekistan v Colombia on?
You can watch the game live on BBC One.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
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How to live stream Uzbekistan v Colombia online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Uzbekistan v Colombia on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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