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Uzbekistan

AFC • AFC

Tournament Outlook

Group stage. Debut experience is the reward.

Best World Cup Result: First qualification (2026)

About Uzbekistan

The White Wolves are making their World Cup debut. Uzbekistan has been Asia's consistent nearly-team, finally breaking through to the biggest stage.

Playing Style: Organized and disciplined. Counter-attacking with set-piece threats.

Key Players

Striker

Eldor Shomurodov

Roma

Winger

Abbosbek Fayzullayev

CSKA Moscow

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Historic motivation
  • Nothing to lose
  • Organization
  • Shomurodov quality

Weaknesses

  • No World Cup experience
  • Limited depth
  • Unknown quantity at this level

World Cup Schedule

Fun Facts

  • ⚽First World Cup in Uzbekistan history
  • ⚽Server Djeparov was AFC Player of Year 2008
  • ⚽Multiple near-misses in previous qualification campaigns

Team Info

FIFA Code
UZB
Confederation
AFC
World Cup Appearances
1
Group
Group K

Fan Culture

Uzbek fans celebrate their first World Cup qualification as a historic achievement.

Known as: White Wolves

Famous Chants:

Uzbekistan!