Colombia’s national football team begins its campaign for the 2026 World Cup today with a match against Uzbekistan. The game marks the first qualifying match for both teams and is being held in Mexico City’s Estadio Ciudad de México. This contest represents the opening fixture for Colombia in Group K of the qualifying stage. The match signifies the start of Colombia’s journey to potentially secure a spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament. Fans are anticipating a strong performance from the Colombian squad, nicknamed ‘cafeteros’. The outcome of this initial match will be crucial for positioning within the group as qualifying progresses.