Uzbekistan and Colombia played to a 0-0 draw in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 18th. The game, which began at 9:00 AM local time, pitted a significant disparity in teams against each other. Uzbekistan, considered a major underdog, successfully held Colombia to a scoreless tie. This result marks Uzbekistan’s debut in the expanded World Cup format. The match demonstrated Uzbekistan’s defensive capabilities against a traditionally stronger opponent. The draw provides a point for each team in Group H as the tournament progresses. This outcome challenges expectations for both teams in the early stages of the competition.