UZBEKISTAN
Central Asia debuts on the World Cup stage
FIFA Ranking
#57
Team Nickname
The White Wolves
WC26 Expectation
Group Stage
Congrats, Uzbekistan has Qualified for the 2026 World Cup! There are no tickets available just yet for Uzbekistan but in the mean time...
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All 2026 World Cup Matches
- Jun 11, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun11thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 02Estadio Akron, Zapopan, MX●2 Tickets Left!
- Jun 11, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun11thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 01Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX●27 Tickets Left!
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun12fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 03BMO Field, Toronto, CA●20 People Viewing Right Now●3 Tickets Left!
- Jun 12, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun12fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 04SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA●22 People Viewing Right Now●8 Tickets Left!
- Jun 13, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun13sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 07MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ●31 People Viewing Right Now●34 Tickets Left!
TEAM OVERVIEW
The White Wolves made history by becoming the first team from Central Asia ever to qualify for a World Cup, ending seven failed attempts since establishing national independence. Led by Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov and built on years of youth development investment, Uzbekistan arrives at WC2026 as one of football's most compelling stories.
Dogs on Defense
Uzbekistan’s defensive discipline (and similar team colors) have earned them the nickname "Asia’s Italy". Organized, hard to break down, and clinical on the counter, the White Wolves have conceded just five goals in their last eight qualifiers, turning solid defending into rapid transitions that catch opponents off-guard when they least expect it.
Central Asian Catharsis
Since declaring independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has managed to miss the WC in every conceivable fashion. From heart-breaking goal differential tie breaks to voided games, followers have earned their spot in the global pantheon of tortured fanbases. Expect match days to be a joyful, multi-generational celebration of their arrival.
The Train Arrives
At 21, Abdukodir Khusanov has become Uzbekistan's golden boy after his €40 million move to Manchester City made him the first Central Asian in Premier League history. Grateful fans actually gifted him a Mercedes-Benz G-Class for his national service. Nicknamed "the train" for his combination of lightning pace and rock-solid defense, Khusanov has already achieved legendary status in his home country and represents the future of Uzbek football.
A Youth Revolution Realized
This World Cup marks the culmination of Uzbekistan's two-decade youth development revolution. The White Wolves' newest generation are products of systematic academy investment and delivering on their promise at the highest level. With over a third of the country under 20, some feel that this is just the beginning of Central Asia's football awakening.
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