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“Reaching the World Cup for the first time in our history is a victory for the entire Uzbek people.”
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulating the national team after qualification.
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President's message
Shavkat Mirziyoyev on our World Cup
Key public statements from the President of Uzbekistan around the historic qualification.
“Our young footballers carried the flag of Uzbekistan with pride. The whole country is behind them.”
Statement following the qualifier vs UAE.
president.uz“Sport unites our nation. Football is now a national project, not only a game.”
Public address on national sport development.
president.uzCountry reactions
What Uzbekistan is saying
CountryQualification night
Tashkent erupts as Uzbekistan secures first World Cup
Crowds gathered at Amir Temur Square, fireworks across Chilanzar, and cars draped in flags from Yunusabad to Sergeli. State and independent Uzbek media led every front page with the qualification story.
GovernmentOfficial statement
Cabinet of Ministers congratulates the national team
The government issued an official congratulatory note recognising the squad, coaching staff, and the Uzbekistan Football Association for delivering a historic moment.
UFA updates
Official federation
UFAFederation update
Uzbekistan Football Association confirms preparation roadmap
UFA outlined the training camps, friendly matches, and logistical preparation for the World Cup 2026 cycle, with full official communication via ufa.uz and federation channels.
UFASquad operations
Pre-tournament camps & friendlies
The federation is coordinating European-based friendlies and altitude-aware preparation ahead of Group K matches in Mexico City, Houston, and Atlanta.
Coach & players
From the dugout and the dressing room
CoachFabio Cannavaro
“We are not going to make up the numbers.”
Head coach Fabio Cannavaro — 2006 World Cup-winning captain with Italy — has repeatedly stated that Uzbekistan will arrive at the World Cup competitive, organised, and unafraid of any opponent.
PlayerAbdukodir Khusanov
Premier League minutes for Manchester City
Khusanov continues to log top-flight defensive minutes — the highest-level club experience any Uzbek defender has carried into a World Cup.
PlayerEldor Shomurodov
Captain and all-time top scorer
Roma forward and national team captain — leading the line and the locker room into Uzbekistan's first ever World Cup.
FIFA recognition
On the world stage
FIFAOfficial recognition
FIFA welcomes Uzbekistan to its first World Cup
FIFA published official coverage of Uzbekistan's qualification, profiling the squad and the federation's long-term development pathway.
FIFAGroup K confirmed
Mexico · Colombia · Tunisia · Uzbekistan
Group K matches will be played in Mexico City, Houston, and Atlanta — three of the 16 host cities of the expanded 48-team World Cup 2026.
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Social pulse
From the streets, reels & timelines
Curated public moments from Uzbek fans, creators, and official accounts.
Fan moment from Uzbekistan — qualification celebrations.
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