Colombia Overview

Uzbekistan vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Uzbekistan vs Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Colombia icon James Rodriguez still capable of World Cup heroics

James Rodriguez says that every time he sets foot on a football field, he plays for "those that love beautiful football" - and they were utterly enamoured with him during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The Colombian No.10 blessed with boyband good looks and a lovely left foot didn't just claim the Golden Boot - he also won hearts all across the globe with his sensational displays.

From kafta to steak: NYC's final World Cup food guide

From Algeria's seafood platters to Argentina's famed steakhouses, GOAL's final NYC World Cup food guide explores fan favorites from Groups J, K and L.

Rodriguez backs Diaz for Ballon d'Or bid

Colombia captain James Rodriguez believes international teammate Luis Diaz is a genuine contender for the upcoming Ballon d'Or following a spectacular season with Bayern Munich. The iconic midfielder insists a deep run on the global stage would validate the winger's world-class status, sparking intense excitement ahead of the nation's return to the tournament.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3	44	D L D W W
17	Tottenham Hotspur	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9	41	W L D W W
18	West Ham United	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19	39	W L L L W
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37	22	D L D L L
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41	20	D D L D L

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