Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Uzbekistan match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Uzbekistan will play in Group K and opens group play against Colombia before facing Portugal and Congo DR.

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Team Overview

Uzbekistan enters its first-ever World Cup with growing confidence and a squad that has improved steadily over recent years. The team combines technical midfielders, quick attackers, and a sense of momentum heading into the tournament.

Confederation: AFC
Group: Group K
Head coach: Fabio Cannavaro
Nickname: White Wolves

📅 Uzbekistan Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 17, 2026	Uzbekistan vs Colombia	10:00 PM	Mexico City	Estadio Azteca
June 23, 2026	Portugal vs Uzbekistan	1:00 PM	Houston	NRG Stadium
June 27, 2026	Congo DR vs Uzbekistan	7:30 PM	Atlanta	Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Uzbekistan Projected Squad

This projected Uzbekistan squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Utkir Yusupov
Abduvohid Nematov
Nazar Nazarov

🛡️ Defenders

Rustam Ashurmatov
Abdukodir Khusanov
Abdulla Abdullaev
Akmal Mozgovoy
Farrukh Sayfiev
Islom Tukhtakhujaev
Zafarmurod Abdirakhmatov

⚙️ Midfielders

Otabek Shukurov
Odiljon Hamrobekov
Jaloliddin Masharipov
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Diyor Kholmatov
Khojimat Erkinov

🎯 Forwards

Eldor Shomurodov
Igor Sergeev
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Khojimat Erkinov
Bobir Abdukholikov
Jamshid Iskanderov

🧑‍🏫 Uzbekistan Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Fabio Cannavaro
Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Uzbekistan confirms the final World Cup setup.

🔥 Key Uzbekistan Players To Watch

Eldor Shomurodov – the captain and most recognizable attacking name in the squad.
Abdukodir Khusanov – a highly rated defender with major upside.
Jaloliddin Masharipov – an experienced creative force in attack.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev – one of the most exciting younger players in the team.
Otabek Shukurov – a key midfield presence who helps hold the structure together.
Utkir Yusupov – an important goalkeeper option heading into the tournament.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK: Utkir Yusupov
DEF: Abdulla Abdullaev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Farrukh Sayfiev
MID: Otabek Shukurov, Odiljon Hamrobekov
ATT MID: Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Khojimat Erkinov
FWD: Eldor Shomurodov

🏆 Uzbekistan World Cup History

Uzbekistan has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in national-team history. Reaching the 2026 tournament marks a major milestone for football in the country.

📊 Uzbekistan Group Information

Uzbekistan is in Group K alongside:

Uzbekistan
Colombia
Portugal
Congo DR

View Group K Schedule

🔗 More Uzbekistan World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Uzbekistan federation website:

Uzbekistan Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.