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Confederation: AFC • 2026 Group: Group K
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in men's international football and competes under AFC. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group K.
Uzbekistan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup one time. Uzbekistan is aiming to set its best World Cup finish in 2026. On this page, Uzbekistan is listed at 52nd in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 45th.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group K (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: AFC |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 52nd |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 45th |
Under head coach Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Uzbekistan usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Fabio Cannavaro
Uzbekistan is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Vladimir Nazarov |
| Defenders | Abdukodir Khusanov, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Rustam Ashurmatov |
| Midfielders | Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov |
| Attackers | Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Khusayin Norchaev |
Uzbekistan's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Jako. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Uzbekistan competes under AFC and is currently mapped to Group K for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 52nd and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: TBD; confederation: AFC.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Uzbekistan has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group K on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against Colombia, Portugal, and Playoff Winner 1.
Fabio Cannavaro is listed as the head coach of Uzbekistan for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Uzbekistan is shown at 52nd in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 45th.
