🇺🇿 Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup
Group K · FIFA World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan compete in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Mexico City, Houston, and Atlanta. This is Uzbekistan’s first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, qualifying through the AFC pathway to join Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo in the group stage.
Group K Match Schedule
- June 17: vs Colombia, Estadio Azteca Mexico City. 20:00 CT (06:00 June 18, Tashkent)
- June 23: vs Portugal, NRG Stadium Houston. 12:00 CT (00:00 June 24, Tashkent)
- June 27: vs DR Congo, Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta. 19:30 ET (04:30 June 28, Tashkent)
Viewing from Uzbekistan
The Colombia opener arrives at sunrise: a 06:00 alarm in Tashkent. The Portugal match lands at midnight, the most accessible of the three for fans willing to stay up. The DR Congo finale requires a 04:30 pre-dawn commitment. Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut is a genuine achievement for Central Asian football, which has developed its infrastructure significantly over the past decade. For the large Uzbek diaspora in Russia and other CIS nations (UTC+3 to UTC+6), viewing conditions range from midnight to early morning. Football at 4am for a World Cup debut is a national statement.
Check the timezone tool on this page for exact local kickoff times for every Uzbekistan match.
Matches
Group K
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Uzbekistan play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Uzbekistan kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-17 against Colombia at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
What group is Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan are in Group K alongside Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal.
Where do Uzbekistan play their group stage matches?
Uzbekistan's group stage matches are spread across Mexico City, Houston, Atlanta.
How many matches do Uzbekistan play in the group stage?
Uzbekistan play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-17 to 2026-06-27.