Uzbekistan
Shomurodov's bright spark not enough as Uzbekistan exit World Cup
Three games, no points. Uzbekistan's debut World Cup ended with a 3–1 defeat to DR Congo in Atlanta.…
Shomurodov scores but Uzbekistan exit World Cup winless
Uzbekistan's first World Cup is over. Three group-stage matches, no points.…
Ronaldo brace downs Uzbekistan as Portugal star declares "I'm back"
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the World Cup, then turned to the camera and bellowed "I'm back" as he left the field. The 41-year-old's brace lit up the group-stage meeting and underlined the gap Uzbekistan faced in their debut tournament.…
Shomurodov's bright spark fades as Uzbekistan exit World Cup
Uzbekistan's first World Cup ended without a point after DR Congo rallied to win 3–1 in Atlanta. Eldor Shomurodov gave your team a dream start with a lobbed goal, but DR Congo recovered and went on to reach the knockout phase.…
Khusanov returns early as Uzbekistan exit World Cup after DR Congo loss
Uzbekistan are out of the 2026 World Cup. DR Congo beat your team 3–1 in Atlanta on Saturday evening, ending the campaign in Group K after a second straight defeat.…
Khusanov and Fazyullaev headline Uzbekistan's World Cup debut week
Uzbekistan went down 3–1 to Colombia in the Group K opener. Not the result you wanted.…
Shomurodov scores but Wissa double ends Uzbekistan's World Cup
Your team's first World Cup ends here. DR Congo 3–1 Uzbekistan in the Group K finale, and Yoane Wissa scored twice to send his side through to a last-32 meeting with England.…
Uzbekistan meet Congo DR in must-win Group K clash
Uzbekistan face Congo DR on Saturday in a match that could define their debut World Cup campaign. After opening with a 3–1 loss to Colombia, Fabio Cannavaro's side sit bottom of Group K and need points to keep their knockout hopes alive.…
Uzbekistan face DR Congo with knockout hopes on the line
Uzbekistan face DR Congo on Saturday in a match that will define their World Cup debut campaign. Fabio Cannavaro's side sit bottom of Group K after the opening 3–1 defeat to Colombia, despite Fazyullaev giving the nation its first ever World Cup goal.…
Cannavaro's Uzbekistan face Portugal with everything still to play for
Your team scored the country's first ever World Cup goal. Jasur Fazyullaev, the winger, put it past Colombia.…
Portugal held as Uzbekistan stay alive in Group K
Uzbekistan's World Cup debut picked up momentum Monday. Facing Portugal in Group K on June 23, your team held the European side to a draw, a result that shifts the group dynamics considerably after the opening 3–1 defeat to Colombia.…
Uzbekistan thrashed 5–0 as Ronaldo double deepens debut woes
Uzbekistan's World Cup debut took a punishing turn with a 5–0 defeat to Portugal in Group K. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal ran riot, leaving Fabio Cannavaro still searching for his first win as head coach.…
Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan sends Cannavaro’s side out of World Cup
Your World Cup is over. Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan on Tuesday, and Ronaldo scored twice to send your team out of Group K.…
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5–0
A brutal night in Philadelphia. Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan in Group K on Tuesday, and Cristiano Ronaldo helped himself to two of them.…
Khusanov and Uzbekistan face Portugal with World Cup hopes on the line
Your team's second Group K match kicks off tonight, June 23, at 19:00 Swedish time / 18:00 UK. Portugal await, and the stakes are simple: lose and the path to the knockout rounds effectively closes after the 3–1 defeat to Colombia in the opener.…
Uzbekistan face Portugal with World Cup survival on the line
This is it. Uzbekistan face Portugal on Tuesday at the 2026 World Cup, and nothing less than points will do.…
Ronaldo doubt ahead of Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal face Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Group K, and Cristiano Ronaldo might not start. French outlet RMC Sport reports that Portugal fans are demanding a lineup without him, putting maximum pressure on coach Roberto Martinez.…
Khusanov and Uzbekistan step into the Azteca spotlight
Your team's World Cup debut is set. Uzbekistan face Colombia at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.…
Arshavin joins Uzbekistan fans at the Azteca
The man who scored four at Anfield in 2009 was in Mexico City on Wednesday, standing with your supporters. Reddit caught it: a photo of Andrey Arshavin mixed in with the Uzbekistan crowd at the Azteca for the Colombia opener (Reddit 1).…
Colombia 3–1 in Uzbekistan's World Cup debut
Your team lost their first ever World Cup match on Wednesday. Colombia 3–1 Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca, and the scoreline does not quite capture how hard your team made Colombia work.…
Fayzullaev scores first World Cup goal, Uzbekistan fall 3–1 to Colombia
Your team's first World Cup match is in the books. Colombia 3–1 Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, and the scoreline does not tell the full story.…
Uzbekistan make World Cup debut against Colombia
Uzbekistan walk out at the Estadio Azteca for their first World Cup match. Colombia.…
Uzbekistan kick off historic World Cup debut against Colombia
Your team's World Cup debut arrives Wednesday against Colombia at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the historic venue hosting Uzbekistan's first-ever match on football's biggest stage. Fabio Cannavaro's side, a 2000/1 outsider, faces a Colombia attack built around Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.…
Uzbekistan face Colombia in historic World Cup debut
It is real now. Uzbekistan play their first World Cup match in history against Colombia on Wednesday at the Estadio Azteca, and the moment is 90 minutes away.…
Uzbekistan 2000/1 to win World Cup in historic debut
Uzbekistan enter their historic first World Cup as the longest of long shots, priced at 2000/1 to lift the trophy. Drawn in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo, they are listed at 29/1 to advance from the group.…
Khusanov collision leaves Verbruggen a doubt for World Cup opener
Uzbekistan fell 2–1 to the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up friendly earlier this week, but the bigger story from the match is Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen's injury following a collision with Abdukodir Khusanov. Verbruggen did not take part in training after the match, and manager Ronald Koeman admitted uncertainty over his availability for the Netherlands' World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday.…
Uzbekistan land Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup campaign will see them face a stern group-stage test against Portugal, Colombia, and DR Congo in Group K. The historic qualification marks a milestone moment for Uzbek football, with the nation set to make its tournament debut at the 2026 finals.…
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan into historic first World Cup
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan into their first-ever World Cup campaign, which kicks off on 11 June. The former Ballon d'Or-winning defender has steered this debutant side to the global stage, where they will use a friendly against the Netherlands as final preparation.…
Uzbekistan arrive in USA under heavy security scrutiny
Your team has arrived on American soil for the 2026 World Cup, but the welcome was far from warm. US customs subjected the Uzbekistan delegation to intensive security checks, metal detectors, drug-sniffing dogs, and full baggage searches, drawing sharp reactions in the international press.…
Khusanov shines but Gakpo penalty breaks Uzbekistan hearts in stoppage time
Uzbekistan came within seconds of a famous draw against the Netherlands on Saturday, only for Cody Gakpo to win and convert a penalty in the 98th minute. The World Cup warm-up friendly ended 2–1 to the Dutch.…