Colombia hunt a steady start against debutants Uzbekistan in Group K

Colombia, anchored by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, set up in a 4-2-3-1 to face debutants Uzbekistan, who line up in a 3-4-3 under Fabio Cannavaro. Uzbekistan’s young talent, including Abdukodir Khusanov, are touted for resilience, while Colombia look to kick off Group K with a win at the Estadio Azteca and avoid late-stage slumps from recent form.