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Uzbekistan vs Colombia Live Stream, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time and Free to Watch?

Watch Uzbekistan and Colombia through official routes including FOX, BBC, Caracol, RCN, Zor TV, TSN, SBS, ZEE5, and beIN Sports.

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Uzbekistan vs Colombia live stream coverage is set for Wednesday, June 17, when Group K of FIFA World Cup 2026 heads to Mexico City Stadium. Uzbekistan step into the tournament for the first time, while Colombia return with the stronger ranking, the deeper squad, and real pressure to open the group with three points.

Kickoff is set for 10:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM Mexico City time / 7:00 AM Uzbekistan time / 9:00 PM Colombia time. This guide covers the kickoff time, date, venue, TV channels, and official streaming routes in the main markets following the match.

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Live Broadcast Quick Facts

FactDetails
DateWednesday, June 17, 2026
Kick-Off Time10:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM Mexico City / 7:00 AM Uzbekistan / 9:00 PM Colombia
VenueMexico City Stadium, Mexico City
StageFIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage
Official BroadcasterFOX, BBC, Caracol, RCN, Win Sports, DSPORTS, Zor TV, TSN, SBS, ZEE5, and beIN Sports
TV ChannelFOX in the United States, BBC One in the United Kingdom, Caracol and RCN in Colombia, and Zor TV in Uzbekistan
Streaming AppFOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, BBC iPlayer, Caracol digital platforms, RCN digital platforms, Win Play, DGO, TSN+, Crave, SBS On Demand, ZEE5, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Free or PaidFree routes are strongest in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Colombia, while most other markets depend on a subscription, linked access, or the local rights split
Commentary LanguageEnglish, Spanish, Uzbek, Arabic, and market-specific local-language feeds

Where to Watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia Live Stream on TV

The easiest official route starts with FOX in the United States because the match sits on the main network instead of cable. Colombia viewers can follow the local setup through Caracol, RCN, Win Sports, and DSPORTS, while Uzbekistan viewers should stay alert to the Zor TV route already tied to the national World Cup picture.

BBC One covers the United Kingdom, TSN and CTV handle Canada, SBS carries Australia, and ZEE5 remains the direct route in India. That gives the fixture strong legal coverage across both participating countries and the main English-language viewing markets.

CountryBest Viewing Route
United StatesFOX on television, with FOX One, the FOX Sports App, Peacock, and the Telemundo App covering the main digital routes
ColombiaCaracol, RCN, Win Sports, and DSPORTS on television, with Caracol digital platforms, RCN digital platforms, Win Play, and DGO online
UzbekistanZor TV on television, with the official digital route to be checked through the broadcaster on matchday
United KingdomBBC One on television and BBC iPlayer for official online access

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Live Stream Free-to-Air Options

The cleanest free route sits in the United Kingdom through BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Australia also keeps an open path through SBS and SBS On Demand, while Colombia's free-to-air setup through Caracol and RCN should give supporters a more accessible local route than many other markets.

United States viewers do not get the same open English-language setup because the main feed still depends on FOX access, even though the match lands on the broadcast network. Uzbekistan viewers should also treat the final matchday split as something to confirm through the official Zor TV listing.

Pay TV and App Access

United States viewers can use FOX One or the FOX Sports App once the linked television access is active, while Peacock and the Telemundo App cover the main Spanish-language digital route. Colombia has the broader paid layer through Win Sports, DSPORTS, Win Play, and DGO, while Canada depends on TSN, TSN+, Crave, and the TSN App.

Uzbekistan viewers should check the official digital path tied to the broadcaster on matchday, while India stays with ZEE5 and MENA stays inside the beIN package. That keeps most major markets covered on both television and mobile.

Uzbekistan vs Colombia TV Channel and Live Stream: How to Watch Around the World

Broadcasters have locked the main viewing routes, so fans can sort the right channel or app before kickoff in Mexico City.

United States

United States coverage sits on FOX for the main English-language feed, while the wider tournament setup still keeps the Spanish-language route inside Telemundo's package. That gives the Group K opener broad reach across both television and mobile viewing.

TV Channel(s): FOX, Telemundo

Live Stream(s): FOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, Telemundo App

Colombia

Colombia viewers can split between free-to-air and subscription routes, with Caracol, RCN, Win Sports, and DSPORTS all tied to the national World Cup setup. That gives Los Cafeteros supporters multiple legal ways to follow the opener live.

TV Channel(s): Caracol, RCN, Win Sports, DSPORTS

Live Stream(s): Caracol digital platforms, RCN digital platforms, Win Play, DGO

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan viewers should monitor Zor TV and the wider Saran-linked setup that already frames the local World Cup picture. That route matters even more because this is the country's first World Cup match, so local demand should be much higher than a neutral fixture.

TV Channel(s): Zor TV

Live Stream(s): OVVA and official broadcaster digital pages should be checked on matchday

United Kingdom

United Kingdom coverage is listed on BBC One, which keeps the match available without a pay-TV barrier. BBC iPlayer remains the cleanest legal route for mobile, tablet, and smart-TV access.

TV Channel(s): BBC One

Live Stream(s): BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport

Canada

Canada stays inside Bell Media's World Cup setup, with TSN and CTV carrying the match and digital access spread across the usual connected products. That makes the late-night Group K slot easy to reach across television and app viewing.

TV Channel(s): TSN, CTV

Live Stream(s): TSN App, TSN+, Crave

Australia

Australia keeps one of the simplest legal routes because SBS and SBS On Demand continue to carry World Cup coverage without pushing viewers into a subscription bundle. That matters for a midday kickoff that should attract neutral as well as Colombia-focused viewers.

TV Channel(s): SBS

Live Stream(s): SBS On Demand

India

India remains with ZEE5, and the platform is still one of the main official routes for late-night World Cup fixtures. The kickoff lands deep into the night, but the digital access itself stays straightforward.

TV Channel(s): ZEE5

Live Stream(s): ZEE5

Middle East and North Africa

beIN Sports remains the main World Cup holder across MENA and keeps this fixture inside the same tournament package used throughout the group stage. Supporters should stay with the official television feed or the connected app tied to their subscription.

TV Channel(s): beIN Sports

Live Stream(s): beIN SPORTS CONNECT

How to Watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia Online and on Mobile

Mobile viewing is straightforward in the main markets. United States viewers should open FOX One or the FOX Sports App early, Colombia viewers can prepare the Caracol, RCN, Win Play, or DGO route that best fits their access, and United Kingdom viewers can rely on BBC iPlayer.

TSN+, Crave, SBS On Demand, ZEE5, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT cover the other major official routes. The safest move is to load the legal app before the pre-match window because late group-stage traffic can slow sign-in and device checks.

Is Uzbekistan vs Colombia Free to Watch?

Yes, Uzbekistan vs Colombia is free or partly open in several markets, but not in every market. United Kingdom viewers get BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Australia gets SBS and SBS On Demand, and Colombia has free-to-air access through Caracol and RCN.

United States viewers still need linked FOX access for the main English-language feed, even though the match sits on the broadcast network. Uzbekistan viewers should check the final Zor TV listing before kickoff because the named rights route is visible, but the daily placement still needs confirmation.

Match Kickoff Time by Time Zone

RegionKickoff Time
Eastern Time10:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
Central Time9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
Mountain Time8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
Pacific Time7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
Mexico City8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
Colombia9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17
United Kingdom3:00 AM, Thursday, June 18
Uzbekistan7:00 AM, Thursday, June 18
India7:30 AM, Thursday, June 18
Pakistan7:00 AM, Thursday, June 18
Australia Eastern Time12:00 PM, Thursday, June 18

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Match Preview

The Uzbekistan national team arrives with the emotion of a first World Cup appearance and a structure that usually protects the center before anything else. Cannavaro wants a compact block around Khusanov, Shukurov, and Shomurodov, because the debutants know they may need to stay patient for long periods before any transition chance appears.

The Colombia national team enters with the deeper squad and more proven final-third quality after returning to the finals through a strong South American qualification run. Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, and Jefferson Lerma should give Colombia more control of the ball and more clean entries into the attacking third.

The match should turn on how quickly Colombia move the ball across the Uzbek block. If Uzbekistan keep the midfield line narrow, the game can stay tense. If James and Diaz keep receiving in space, Colombia should generate the cleaner openings.

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Expected Lineups

The official XIs will be confirmed close to kickoff, but the strongest pre-match reads still point to Uzbekistan using a cautious back three and Colombia trusting a front-foot 4-2-3-1 shape. Uzbekistan should defend deeper, while Colombia will try to control the match through possession and sharper wide combinations.

TeamExpected Starting XI
UzbekistanUtkir Yusupov; Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Rustamjon Ashurmatov; Farrukh Sayfiev, Otabek Shukurov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Sherzod Nasrullaev; Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Oston Urunov; Eldor Shomurodov
ColombiaCamilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios; Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz; Luis Suarez

Uzbekistan vs Colombia Players Squad

Both squads carry enough depth to change the match from the bench if the opener stays close into the second half. Uzbekistan still leans on Khusanov and Shomurodov as the two clearest reference points, while Colombia trust the wider attacking quality around Diaz, James, Arias, and Suarez to turn control into chances.

TeamMain Squad Names
UzbekistanUtkir Yusupov, Abduvohid Nematov, Botirali Ergashev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Farrukh Sayfiev, Otabek Shukurov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Oston Urunov, Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Azizbek Turgunboev, Bobur Abdukholikov
ColombiaCamilo Vargas, David Ospina, Alvaro Montero, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Daniel Munoz, Johan Mojica, Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Rafael Borre, Jhon Cordoba, Luis Suarez, Jhon Duran, Yaser Asprilla

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia live in the United States?

United States viewers can watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia on FOX, while FOX One, the FOX Sports App, Peacock, and the Telemundo App cover the main legal streaming routes.

Is Uzbekistan vs Colombia free to watch?

Yes, the match is free or partly open in some markets, especially through BBC One in the United Kingdom, SBS in Australia, and free-to-air television in Colombia. United States English-language coverage still depends on linked FOX access.

What time is Uzbekistan vs Colombia kick-off?

Uzbekistan vs Colombia kicks off at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. That is 8:00 PM in Mexico City, 9:00 PM in Colombia, and 7:00 AM in Uzbekistan on Thursday, June 18.

Can I stream Uzbekistan vs Colombia on my phone?

Yes. FOX One, the FOX Sports App, Peacock, BBC iPlayer, Caracol digital platforms, RCN digital platforms, Win Play, DGO, TSN+, Crave, SBS On Demand, ZEE5, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT are the main official mobile routes.

What is the latest team news for Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

Uzbekistan are watching Jaloliddin Masharipov after a back issue, while Colombia come into the opener with a cleaner health picture and a likely full-strength attacking group. Both official team sheets will confirm the final situation close to kickoff.

Uzbekistan vs Colombia has strong official coverage across the United States, Colombia, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and MENA. The safest move is to open the confirmed local broadcaster early and stay inside the legal app tied to your market.

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