Groups K and L will finally take the pitch on Wednesday, as the final eight teams play their first World Cup matches. Below, I highlight why Congo DR may be able to keep things competitive against Portugal, why Ghana and Panama are set for a very entertaining match and how Colombia can exploit a weak Uzbekistan defense. Here are the best 2026 World Cup picks for Wednesday, June 17th’s game Uzbekistan vs. Colombia.
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Wednesday’s Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia
Colombia's offense enters this match in excellent form. They've scored five goals in their last two matches, and they haven't been shut out since October. During CONMEBOL qualifying, Colombia scored 28 goals in 18 games, the second-most of any team behind only Argentina.
Colombia's first opponent is Uzbekistan, a team that has allowed multiple goals in each of its June games. While Uzbekistan allowed only 11 goals in 16 World Cup qualifying matches, they struggled against some of the better teams they faced. For example, they allowed multiple goals against Iran and allowed Qatar to score three times.
Pick: Colombia Team Total Over 2.5 Goals (+190)
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