Getty Colombia's midfielder #10 James Rodriguez takes part in an MD-1 training session at Club America's training center in Mexico City on June 16, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty Images) The Colombia national football team faced the Uzbekistan national football team in their opening Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup , marking a historic first-ever meeting between the two nations. The