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

Price

£4m

Expected Goals

xG Rank

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 (30)

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

Goalkeepers

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Abduvokhid Ne'matov

Age 25

0 caps

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Botirali Ergashev

Age 30

0 caps

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Utkir Yusupov

Age 35

0 caps

Defenders

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Abdukodir Khusanov

Manchester City · Age 22

0 caps

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Avazbek O'lmasaliev

Age 26

0 caps

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Bekhruz Karimov

Age 18

0 caps

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Farrukh Sayfiev

Age 35

0 caps

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Jakhongir Urozov

Age 22

0 caps

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Khojiakbar Alijonov

Age 29

0 caps

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Rustam Ashurmatov

Age 29

0 caps

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Sherzod Nasrullaev

Age 27

0 caps

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Umar Eshmurodov

Age 33

0 caps

Midfielders

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Abbosbek Fayzullaev

Age 22

0 caps

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Abdulla Abdullaev

Age 28

0 caps

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Akmal Mozgovoy

Age 27

0 caps

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Aziz G'aniev

Age 28

0 caps

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Dostonbek Khamdamov

Age 29

0 caps

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Jaloliddin Masharipov

Age 32

0 caps

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Jamshid Iskanderov

Age 32

0 caps

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Jasurbek Jaloliddinov

Age 24

0 caps

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Odiljon Hamrobekov

Age 30

0 caps

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Oston Urunov

Age 25

0 caps

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Otabek Shukurov

Age 29

0 caps

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Ruslanbek Jiyanov

Age 24

0 caps

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Sherzod Esanov

Age 23

0 caps

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Umarali Rakhmonaliev

Age 22

0 caps

Forwards

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Azizbek Amanov

Age 28

0 caps

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Eldor Shomurodov

Age 30

0 caps

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Igor Sergeev

Age 33

0 caps

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Sherzod Temirov

Age 27

0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup

UZB

02:00

Thu 18 Jun

COL

FIFA World Cup

PRT

17:00

Tue 23 Jun

UZB

FIFA World Cup

COD

23:30

Sat 27 Jun

UZB

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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