The story
The Uzbekistan national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the White Wolves, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 50 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from AFC to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Debutants writing the opening page of a brand-new footballing story.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Uzbekistan will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group K and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group K. The connection between Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Eldor Shomurodov - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Uzbekistan are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
포르투갈 
우즈베키스탄 포르투갈 5-0 우즈베키스탄
포르투갈 5-0 우즈베키스탄. K조. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 애틀랜타. 6월 17일 (수).
콩고민주공화국 우즈베키스탄 콩고민주공화국 3-1 우즈베키스탄
콩고민주공화국 3-1 우즈베키스탄. K조. Hard Rock Stadium, 마이애미. 6월 18일 (목).
우즈베키스탄 
콜롬비아 우즈베키스탄 1-3 콜롬비아
우즈베키스탄 1-3 콜롬비아. K조. Hard Rock Stadium, 마이애미. 6월 22일 (월).