1
WC Appearances
including 2026
Debut
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#40
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan make their historic World Cup debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing Central Asia at a major tournament for the first time. The White Wolves have been one of Asia's most improved national teams under Slovenian coach Srecko Katanec, developing a coherent playing style around Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov and the technical midfield of Jakhongir Sidiqov. Group K against Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo is a challenging draw for debutants, but Uzbekistan's disciplined organisation and home-grown talent have already surprised larger nations in Asian competition. Their debut marks a historic milestone for football across Central Asia.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Marietta, Georgia
First-time World Cup qualifiers Uzbekistan train at Atlanta United's MLS facility. The federation picked a southeast US base with direct flights to Group K venues and a high-quality stadium-grade pitch.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Uzbekistan stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Marietta to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Utkir Yusupov
Rustam Ashurmatov
Akmal Mozgovoy
Dostonbek Khamdamov
Sherzod Temirov
Head Coach
Srecko Katanec
2026 Group
Group K
Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
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First-time participant
2026 will be Uzbekistan's debut on the World Cup stage.
Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Uzbekistan in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Uzbekistan is in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo.
Who is the manager of Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?+
Srecko Katanec manages Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Uzbekistan's FIFA ranking?+
Uzbekistan is ranked #40 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Uzbekistan played in?+
Uzbekistan has appeared in 1 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Debut.
When does Uzbekistan play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 17 vs Colombia; June 23 vs Portugal; June 27 vs DR Congo. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Uzbekistan's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Uzbekistan include Utkir Yusupov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Sherzod Temirov.
Where is Uzbekistan's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Uzbekistan will be based in Marietta, Georgia (USA), training at Atlanta United Training Centre. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.