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Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup

Uzbekistan play at the 2026 World Cup in Group K against Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia. Head coach is Timur Kapadze. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches Uzbekistan below.

Group K FIFA #57 1 World Cup appearances AFC (Asia)

Quick facts: Uzbekistan

Group
K
FIFA ranking
#57
Head coach
Timur Kapadze
Confederation
AFC
World Cup appearances
1
Best result
Debut
Capital
Tasjkent
Group stadium
Lincoln Financial Field

Uzbekistan's chances at the 2026 World Cup

Historic first World Cup appearance. Reached the U23 Asian Cup final and have a solid base in Asian top football. In Group K with Portugal and Colombia, advancing is very difficult. Goal: collect the first ever World Cup point.

Strengths

  • Nothing to lose
  • Young talent
  • Tactical discipline

Weaknesses

  • No World Cup experience
  • Squad depth at top level

Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup schedule

The three group-stage matches for Uzbekistan in Group K.

Group K — Uzbekistan's opponents

Uzbekistan face three opponents in Group K. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.

→ See the full Group K

Compare Uzbekistan with other nations

Head-to-head analyses between Uzbekistan and the other teams in Group K, plus classic rivalries.

Uzbekistan at the World Cup — history

First World Cup appearance ever. Asian Cup quarter-finalists 2011 and 2023.

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Frequently asked questions about Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup

Which group are Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?

Uzbekistan play at the 2026 World Cup in Group K, together with Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia.

Who is the head coach of Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?

Timur Kapadze is the head coach of Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup.

What is Uzbekistan's best ever World Cup result?

Uzbekistan's best World Cup result is: Debut. Uzbekistan have 1 previous World Cup appearances.

What are Uzbekistan's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Historic first World Cup appearance. Reached the U23 Asian Cup final and have a solid base in Asian top football.

Which confederation do Uzbekistan play in?

Uzbekistan are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #57 on the FIFA world ranking.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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