Uzbekistan 2026 World Cup Stats
Uzbekistan are one of a number of debutants who will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. And in the process, marking a landmark achievement for Central Asian football. Their qualification reflects years of steady investment in youth development and a generation of technically gifted players emerging from domestic and regional systems.
With 2006 World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro at the helm, Uzbekistan have developed into a disciplined and tactically organised side. The legendary center-backis tasked with making the Asians a World Cup dark horse.
Eldor Shomurodov remains the team’s most experienced attacking player and primary goalscoring outlet, offering movement and finishing ability at international level. Man City’s Abdukodir Khusanov is one of the most exciting young defenders in world football, bringing strength, composure and maturity beyond his years. Oston Urunov provides creativity and flair in attacking midfield areas.
Uzbekistan secured qualification through the AFC pathway after a breakthrough campaign that exceeded expectations and signalled their arrival on the world stage. While they enter the tournament as outsiders, their organisation and emerging talent make them a team capable of competing respectably. Any positive result in North America would represent a major milestone in the nation’s footballing history.
Uzbekistan Stats Summary
- Uzbekistan World Cup fixtures: Colombia on June 18 at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (3am), Portugal on June 23 at the NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas (6pm) and DR Congo on June 27 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (12:30pm).
- Uzbekistan qualifying record: 2nd in Group A, 3rd round ACF qualifying
- Uzbekistan captain: Eldor Shomurodov
- Uzbekistan World Cup odds: 2000/1
- Uzbekistan to qualify from Group J: 7/4
- Uzbekistan star player: Abdukodir Khusanov
- Uzbekistan player to watch: Eldor Shomurodov
- Uzbekistan World Cup best finish: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup appearances: 1 (including 2026)
- Uzbekistan World Cup matches played: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup matches won: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup matches drawn: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup matches lost: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup goals scored: N/A
- Uzbekistan World Cup matches conceded: N/A
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