Uzbekistan

FIFA #64 Group K AFC UZB

Background

Uzbekistan are at their first World Cup ever after qualifying directly through the AFC's third round, a milestone the federation has chased since independence in 1991. The White Wolves bring a domestic-heavy squad with European footnotes through Khusanov at Manchester City.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Debut (2026)

Head coach

Timur Kapadze

Path forward · Group K

Group opponents:

Portugal (#8) DR Congo (#55) Colombia (#12)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #64. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

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First fixture: Uzbekistan vs Colombia · 2026-06-18 · 02:00 UTC

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Uzbekistan Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group K

Uzbekistan

Colombia

Jun 18 · 02:00 UTCEstadio AztecaMexico City

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group K

Portugal

Uzbekistan

Jun 23 · 17:00 UTCNRG StadiumHouston

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group K

DR Congo

Uzbekistan

Jun 27 · 23:30 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta