Uzbekistan
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Srečko Katanec
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
0
Titles
1
Appearances
Overview
Uzbekistan make their historic World Cup debut in 2026, becoming the latest Central Asian nation to reach the tournament. The White Wolves have been a rising force in Asian football over the past decade.
Road to World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan advanced through the AFC playoffs, beating several rivals in two-legged ties to make history.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Eldor Shomurodov
- Jaloliddin Masharipov
- Azizjon Ganiev
- Otabek Shukurov
Strengths
Team spirit, work rate, and a settled squad. The squad has good chemistry after a long qualification campaign.
Weaknesses
Squad depth and lack of tournament experience. The team will be among the lowest-ranked at the tournament.
World Cup 2026 Chances
A draw in the group would be a major result. Uzbekistan will be playing for pride and the experience.
Historical World Cup Performance
First-ever World Cup appearance. The qualification itself is a historic achievement for the country.
Best result: Group stage (debut 2026)
Last World Cup: Debut (2026)
Match Schedule
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Congo DR vs Uzbekistan