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Uzbekistan — World Cup 2026
Group K · Model Elo 1728 · Founded 1992 · Milliy Stadium
Uzbekistan are in Group K. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1728, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group K. The national side was founded in 1992. They play home matches at the Milliy Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which seats 34,000.
- Founded: 1992
- Home stadium: Milliy Stadium (capacity 34,000)
- Based in: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Official site: www.ufa.uz/oz
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Utkir Yusupov · Goalkeeper · age 35 · Navbahor Namangan -
1. Botirali Ergashev · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Neftchi Fergana -
1. Abduvohid Nematov · Goalkeeper · age 25 · Nasaf
Defenders
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2. Bekhruz Karimov · Right-Back · age 19 · Surkhon Termez -
5. Rustam Ashurmatov · Centre-Back · age 30 · Esteghlal -
6. Jakhongir Urozov · Centre-Back · age 22 · Dinamo Samarqand -
6. Avazbek Ulmasaliev · Centre-Back · age 26 · AGMK -
7. Khojiakbar Alijonov · Right-Back · age 29 · Pakhtakor -
34. Farrukh Sayfiev · Left-Back · age 35 · Neftchi Fergana -
34. Sherzod Nasrullaev · Left-Back · age 28 · Pakhtakor -
45. Abdukodir Khusanov · Centre-Back · age 22 · Manchester City -
92. Umar Eshmurodov · Centre-Back · age 33 · Nasaf
Midfielders
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6. Azizjon Ganiev · Central Midfield · age 28 · Al Bataeh -
8. Abdulla Abdullaev · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Dibba Al-Fujairah -
10. Akmal Mozgovoy · Central Midfield · age 27 · Pakhtakor -
10. Jamshid Iskanderov · Attacking Midfield · age 32 · Neftchi Fergana -
11. Abbosbek Fayzullaev · Attacking Midfield · age 22 · İstanbul Başakşehir -
21. Odiljon Hamrobekov · Defensive Midfield · age 30 · Tractor -
25. Sherzod Esanov · Central Midfield · age 23 · Buxoro -
63. Otabek Shukurov · Central Midfield · age 30 · Baniyas
Forwards
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8. Azizbek Amonov · Centre-Forward · age 28 · Dinamo Samarqand -
14. Eldor Shomurodov · Centre-Forward · age 31 · İstanbul Başakşehir -
17. Dostonbek Khamdamov · Right Winger · age 30 · Pakhtakor -
19. Igor Sergeev · Centre-Forward · age 33 · Persepolis -
70. Oston Urunov · Left Wing · age 25 · Persepolis -
77. Jaloliddin Masharipov · Left Wing · age 32 · Esteghlal
Staff
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Fabio Cannavaro · Manager · age 52 · Uzbekistan
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Uzbekistan have played 357 internationals since 1992, winning 169 for a 47.3% win rate (169W 73D 115L, 615 goals for / 405 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 0W 0D 3L from 3 matches.
Recent form
- L vs DR Congo 1–3 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Portugal 0–5 · 2026-06-23 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Colombia 1–3 · 2026-06-17 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Netherlands 1–2 · 2026-06-08
- L vs Canada 0–2 · 2026-06-01
- D vs Venezuela 0–0 · 2026-03-30 · FIFA Series
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Uzbekistan's Top World Cup Scorers
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev — 1 World Cup goal
- Eldor Shomurodov — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group K Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan are in Group K.
What are Uzbekistan's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Uzbekistan a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1728.
When was the Uzbekistan national football team founded?
1992.
Where do Uzbekistan play their home matches?
At the Milliy Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (capacity 34,000).
What is Uzbekistan's all-time record?
Uzbekistan have played 357 internationals, winning 169 (47.3%). At the World Cup they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from 3 matches.