Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026

Manager: Fabio Cannavaro · Formation: 3-4-3
Rating
Tier 5
Price
£4m

Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup

Uzbekistan's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Fabio Cannavaro, placed in Group K alongside Colombia, Portugal and DR Congo. The squad balances attacking options with defensive organisation across multiple positions. The group stage opens against Colombia on 17 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Uzbekistan qualified as runners-up in AFC third-round Group A, sealing their place on 5 June 2025 under Fabio Cannavaro. His tactical setup prioritises defensive discipline and quick transitions. Colombia will be competitive, but Portugal and DR Congo present significant tests for a side targeting group progression.

Uzbekistan in Goal Rush

Tier
5
Price
£4m
Expected Goals
1.6
xG Rank
#42
Uzbekistan sit in Tier 5 of our Goal Rush competition at £4m per slot, the lower band reserved for the lowest pre-tournament xG projections. Group K features Colombia and Portugal as significant tests, but DR Congo offers a realistic scoring opportunity. It's a challenging draw that reflects their entry-level pricing, though AFC qualification pedigree suggests they'll be competitive.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Fabio Cannavaro · Formation: 3-4-3

Goalkeepers

12
Abduvokhid Nematov
Age 25
2 caps
1
Utkir Yusupov
Age 35
1 caps
16
Botirali Ergashev
Age 31
0 caps

Defenders

2
Abdukodir Khusanov
Manchester City · Age 22
3 caps
5
Rustam Ashurmatov
Age 29
3 caps
13
Sherzod Nasrullaev
Age 27
3 caps
24
Bekhruz Karimov
Age 18
2 caps
26
Jakhongir Urozov
Age 22
2 caps
3
Khojiakbar Alijonov
Age 29
2 caps
4
Farrukh Sayfiev
Age 35
1 caps
25
Avazbek O'lmasaliev
Age 26
0 caps
15
Umar Eshmurodov
Age 33
0 caps

Midfielders

22
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Age 22
3 caps 1g
6
Akmal Mozgovoy
Age 27
3 caps
7
Otabek Shukurov
Age 30
3 caps
18
Abdulla Abdullaev
Age 28
2 caps
19
Aziz G'aniev
Age 28
2 caps
17
Dostonbek Khamdamov
Age 29
2 caps
9
Odiljon Khamrobekov
Age 30
2 caps
11
Oston Urunov
Age 25
2 caps
8
Jamshid Iskanderov
Age 32
1 caps
10
Ruslanbek Jiyanov
Age 25
1 caps
23
Sherzod Esanov
Age 23
1 caps

Forwards

14
Eldor Shomurodov
Age 31
3 caps 1g
21
Igor Sergeev
Age 33
3 caps
20
Azizbek Amonov
Age 28
1 caps

Group Stage

K Group
Team
P
W
D
L
GF/GA
GD
PTS
1
3
2
1
0
4/1
3
7
2
3
1
2
0
6/1
5
5
3
3
1
1
1
4/3
1
4
4
3
0
0
3
2/11
-9
0

Upcoming Matches

Form & Qualifying

Uzbekistan reached the 2026 World Cup as AFC third-round Group A runners-up on 5 June 2025, with Timur Kapadze arriving mid-campaign as manager before Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro was appointed late in the cycle. Kapadze's arrival mid-campaign moved Uzbekistan toward a more pronounced back-three setup with attacking wing-backs, with Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov trusted to rescue them in transition with his recovery pace.

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Uzbekistan's preliminary squad

Fabio Cannavaro's preliminary 30-man squad will be cut to the final 26 by FIFA's 2 June deadline. Captain Eldor Shomurodov leads the forward line, while the midfield balances control with directness. The defence carries experience across multiple positions, structured to execute Cannavaro's defensive system.

Uzbekistan's Group K fixtures

Uzbekistan's three Group K fixtures begin with Colombia on 17 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, followed by Portugal on 23 June at NRG Stadium in Houston and DR Congo on 27 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

How far can Uzbekistan go at the World Cup?

Uzbekistan's Tier 5 status and Group K draw position them as clear underdogs. Colombia will be prohibitive, but Portugal and DR Congo offer realistic opportunities if Uzbekistan can execute their system and limit mistakes. Their AFC qualification proves they can compete, though progression from this group remains a long shot.

Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 FAQs

Fabio Cannavaro manages Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. He leads the side with Timur Kapadze reinstated as assistant.
Uzbekistan are in Group K with Colombia, Portugal and DR Congo. Their tournament opens against Colombia on 17 June at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Uzbekistan finished runner-up in AFC third-round Group A, sealing their place on 5 June 2025.
Eldor Shomurodov, the İstanbul Başakşehir forward with 90 caps and 44 goals for Uzbekistan, captains the preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup.

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