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AFC · Group K

Uzbekistan

Manager: —Population: 35.6MRegime: Authoritarian regime
FIFA ranking
#57
▼ 3 vs prior
Win the cup
0.2%
implied odds
Past Group
55%
Reach R16
35%
Reach QF
14%
Reach SF
6%
Reach Final
4%

The story

Qualified through a competitive confederation campaign with a balanced squad of European-based regulars and emerging domestic talent.

How they got here

Booked a first-ever World Cup berth after a fairy-tale AFC third round.

AFC qualifying · Oct 2023 – Mar 2026
Asian qualifying — four rounds culminating in the 4th-round play-off. Eight direct slots plus an inter-confederation play-off berth.

Expectations

Targeting a place in the knockout round and the chance to spoil a favorite's run.

Manager & key players

👔 —⚽ Squad announcement pending

Group K

Tournament opener
Opens at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
Continent: AFC

Upcoming matches

Group KWed, Jun 17 · 10:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
39%
29%
33%
Group KTue, Jun 23 · 1:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
39%
29%
33%
Group KSat, Jun 27 · 7:30 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
38%
29%
33%

Latest news & commentary

updated daily
  • Aug 1
    Injury

    Squad announcement pending trained without restriction on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the opener.

  • Jul 30
    Form

    Uzbekistan have lost just one of their last ten competitive fixtures heading into the tournament.

  • Jul 28
    Fan

    Ticket allocations for Uzbekistan's opener were oversubscribed in under an hour, federation officials confirmed.

  • Jul 26
    Camp

    Uzbekistan open their pre-tournament camp this week with a full-squad fitness block before the first friendly.

  • Jul 24
    Build-up

    Uzbekistan take on a friendly opponent at home next week — a final dress rehearsal before the tournament window opens.

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