Uzbekistan
Eliminated in the group stage
Finished 4th in Group K
Uzbekistan are out, finishing 4th in Group K on 0 points.
But this was their first-ever World Cup, and that alone is a piece of history.
They became the first Central Asian nation to ever reach the finals.
Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup matches
See the full Group K standings →Uzbekistan squad and manager
Manager: Fabio Cannavaro
| 👕 No. | 🧑 Player | 🛡️ Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (3) | ||
| 1 | Utkir Yusupov | Navbahor Namangan |
| 12 | Abduvohid Nematov | Nasaf |
| 16 | Botirali Ergashev | Neftchi Fergana |
| Defenders (10) | ||
| 2 | Abdukodir Khusanov | Manchester City |
| 3 | Khojiakbar Alijonov | Pakhtakor |
| 4 | Farrukh Sayfiev | Neftchi Fergana |
| 5 | Rustam Ashurmatov | Esteghlal |
| 13 | Sherzod Nasrullaev | Nasaf |
| 15 | Umar Eshmurodov | Nasaf |
| 18 | Abdulla Abdullaev | Dibba |
| 24 | Bekhruz Karimov | Surkhon Termiz |
| 25 | Avazbek Ulmasaliev | AGMK |
| 26 | Jakhongir Urozov | Dinamo Samarqand |
| Midfielders (10) | ||
| 6 | Akmal Mozgovoy | Pakhtakor |
| 7 | Otabek Shukurov | Baniyas |
| 8 | Jamshid Iskanderov | Neftchi Fergana |
| 9 | Odiljon Hamrobekov | Tractor |
| 10 | Jaloliddin Masharipov | Esteghlal |
| 11 | Oston Urunov | Persepolis |
| 17 | Dostonbek Khamdamov | Pakhtakor |
| 19 | Azizjon Ganiev | Al Bataeh |
| 22 | Abbosbek Fayzullaev | İstanbul Başakşehir |
| 23 | Sherzod Esanov | Bukhara |
| Forwards (3) | ||
| 14 | Eldor Shomurodov | İstanbul Başakşehir |
| 20 | Azizbek Amonov | Dinamo Samarqand |
| 21 | Igor Sergeev | Persepolis |
Uzbekistan at the World Cup
- FIFA ranking
- #57
- World Cup appearance
- 1st
- Best finish
- First appearance
- Confederation
- AFC
- Group
- Group K
How did Uzbekistan's historic debut play out?
Uzbekistan are out, finishing bottom of Group K without a win, but the bigger picture is one to celebrate.
This was their first-ever World Cup, and they got there as the first Central Asian nation to ever reach the finals.
For a country that had knocked on the door for years, simply walking out at the tournament was the dream.
Their headline talent is Abdukodir Khusanov, a 22-year-old defender already playing at the very top with Manchester City.
He is a sign of where this team is heading, young, hungry, and built to come back stronger.
The results did not come this time, but they learned what it takes against the very best.
This is a milestone to build on, the first step of a journey, not the end of one.
The mood is pride above all, a nation that broke new ground and now wants more.
Uzbekistan's recent results
- L1-2NetherlandsJune 8, 2026Friendly
- L0-2at CanadaJune 1, 2026Friendly
- D0-0VenezuelaMarch 30, 2026FIFA Series
Last 12 months before the tournament. Source: international match records.
Common questions
Which group were Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan were in Group K with Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo. They finished 4th in the group.
Who is Uzbekistan's manager?
Uzbekistan are managed by Fabio Cannavaro.
What is Uzbekistan's best World Cup result?
This is Uzbekistan's first World Cup, and they went out in the group stage.
Are Uzbekistan still in the 2026 World Cup?
No, Uzbekistan were knocked out in the group stage, finishing 4th in Group K.
What is Uzbekistan's FIFA ranking?
Uzbekistan are ranked 57 in the FIFA world rankings.