FRA 16.5%
ESP 16%
ENG 11.5%
POR 9.4%
ARG 8.9%
Tournament outlook
Uzbekistan reach their first World Cup with a well-organised side led by Khusanov and Shomurodov. Sound defensively, they will look to frustrate.
Managed by Timur Kapadze, Uzbekistan head into the 2026 World Cup in Group K, where they face Portugal, DR Congo, Colombia. With a FIFA ranking of #50, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
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Key players
ES
Eldor Shomurodov
ST · Roma
AK
Abdukodir Khusanov
CB · Manchester City
KE
Khojimat Erkinov
AM · FC Nasaf
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Solid defensive base
- Emerging talents
- Discipline
▼ Weaknesses
- Inexperience
- Creativity in the final third
How far can Uzbekistan go?
Uzbekistan will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
