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The Uzbekistan guide
For the first time in their history, Uzbekistan are at the World Cup. Ever since emerging as an independent footballing nation in the early 1990s, the White Wolves have been one of Asia's nearly-men — repeatedly pushing deep into continental qualifying, reaching the latter stages of the Asian Cup, and producing celebrated age-group teams, only to fall agonizingly short of the global stage. That long wait ended with qualification for 2026, powered by a new generation of Uzbek players now plying their trade at top European clubs, and the sense of release back home has been enormous.
The draw handed the debutants a Group K that is anything but gentle. Portugal arrive as one of Europe's most decorated modern sides, Colombia bring the rhythm and tournament pedigree of South American football, and DR Congo return to this stage after generations away, making this one of the most globally diverse pools in the tournament. For Uzbekistan, built on disciplined defending and rapid transitions, the blueprint is clear: stay compact against the favorites and be ruthless in the matches that can realistically be won.
Uzbekistan open against Colombia — 17 Jun 2026, 20:00 local at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (listed home), a baptism inside one of football's great cathedrals. They then meet Portugal — 23 Jun 2026, 12:00 local at NRG Stadium, Houston, before closing against DR Congo — 27 Jun 2026, 19:30 local at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Under the 48-team format, the top two in Group K advance automatically and the eight best third-placed teams also reach the Round of 32 — so even four points, or possibly three with a healthy goal difference, could extend this historic debut into the knockout rounds.
Whatever happens, this tournament is already a landmark for Central Asian football. A single point would be cherished in Tashkent; a win would spark celebrations for the ages; and a place in the Round of 32 would rank among the great debut stories of the modern World Cup. The White Wolves are not here just to make up the numbers — they are here to make history twice.
Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup — FAQ
- Who is in Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup group?
- Uzbekistan are in Group K at the 2026 World Cup, alongside Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo — a draw spanning Europe, South America and Africa for the Asian debutants.
- When do Uzbekistan play their 2026 World Cup group matches?
- Uzbekistan face Colombia on 17 Jun 2026 at 20:00 local time at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (listed home), then Portugal on 23 Jun 2026 at 12:00 local at NRG Stadium, Houston, and finish against DR Congo on 27 Jun 2026 at 19:30 local at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
- Is this Uzbekistan's first World Cup, and can they reach the knockout rounds?
- Yes — 2026 is Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup after decades of near-misses in Asian qualifying. The expanded 48-team format helps their cause: the top two in Group K plus the eight best third-placed teams reach the Round of 32, so a strong result against DR Congo or Colombia could realistically carry the debutants through.