- Uzbekistan make their first-ever World Cup appearance, ranked 50th by FIFA, as they face Colombia.
- Colombia, 14th in the FIFA rankings, are the more experienced side (their seventh World Cup; best finish: 2014 quarterfinals).
- Group K opener is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET at Mexico City Stadium.
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