Uzbekistan have created history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, as they have completed their first dream to qualify for the global competition.
Uzbekistan started the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification challenge from the Second Round in Group E, where they faced Turkmenistan, Iran, and Hong Kong. Apart from two draws against Iran, Uzbekistan won all four other points to end the group stage with 14 points, as they finished in the second position due to a lesser goal difference than Iran.
Uzbekistan were in Group A in the third round, where they challenged North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. With six wins, three draws, and one loss, Uzbekistan finished in the second position in the group with 21 points, as they successfully qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Uzbekistan's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Second Round) Group E
Turkmenistan 1 – 3 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 2 – 2 Iran
Hong Kong 0 – 2 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 3 – 0 Hong Kong
Uzbekistan 3 – 1 Turkmenistan
Iran 0 – 0 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Third Round) Group A
Uzbekistan 1 – 0 North Korea
Kyrgyzstan 2 – 3 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 0 – 0 Iran
Uzbekistan 1 – 0 United Arab Emirates
Qatar 3 – 2 Uzbekistan
North Korea 0 – 1 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 1 – 0 Kyrgyzstan
Iran 2 – 2 Uzbekistan
United Arab Emirates 0 – 0 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 3 – 0 Qatar
Uzbekistan’s Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 16
Won: 10
Drawn: 5
Lost: 1
Goals Scored: 27
Goals Conceded: 11
Leading Goal Scorer: Eldor Shomurodov – 5 goals
Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup records
Uzbekistan have not only qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but they are also set to be the first Central Asia team to appear in the FIFA World Cup.
Uzbekistan group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan are in Group K in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will face Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo.
June 17: Uzbekistan vs Colombia at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (20:00 local time)
June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium, Houston (12:00 local time)
June 27: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (19:30 local time)
