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Uzbekistan

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Twenty years of near-misses ended the day Uzbekistan booked their place at a World Cup for the very first time. When Asia's allocation grew to 8.5 slots, the country that had built its football quietly for decades finally crossed the line, becoming the first Central Asian nation ever to reach the tournament. Srečko Katanec, the well-travelled Slovenian who has coached his homeland, the UAE and Iraq, has shaped a side that is awkward to break down: compact, disciplined, content to defend and then strike. Up front, Roma's Eldor Shomurodov gives them a focal point, while Abbosbek Fayzullaev supplies the invention behind him. The White Wolves land in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo. A single point would be celebrated like a trophy back home.

Matches
K #24
Jun 18
FT
Uzbekistan
1 – 3
Colombia
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY
K #45
Jun 23
FT
Portugal
5 – 0
Uzbekistan
NRG STADIUM · HOUSTON
K #70
Jun 27
FT
DR Congo
3 – 1
Uzbekistan
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM · ATLANTA

Standings · K

After matchday 3 of 3
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1COL3210+37
2POR3120+55
3COD3111+14
4UZB3003-90
When does Uzbekistan play their first match?
Uzbekistan's opening match is on June 18, 2026 at 02:00 UTC against Colombia, played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Who are Uzbekistan's group rivals?
Uzbekistan is drawn into Group K of the 2026 tournament alongside Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Uzbekistan in?
Uzbekistan is in Group K. The group also features Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal.
How many matches will Uzbekistan play in the tournament?
Uzbekistan are scheduled to play 3 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Uzbekistan advance from Group K?
Uzbekistan need to finish in the top two of Group K to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.