🇺🇿 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
What group is Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan are in Group K alongside Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal.
How many matches do Uzbekistan play in the group stage?
Uzbekistan play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-18 to 2026-06-27.