Uzbekistan National Team Qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for the First Time in History!

The Uzbekistan national football team has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever! In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the team secured 2nd place in Group B, earning a direct ticket to the tournament.

The Triumphant Path to the World Cup

During the 2026 FIFA qualifiers, Uzbekistan displayed consistent performance, earning 18 points in a tough group featuring Iran, the UAE, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea. Iran topped the group and will also advance to the World Cup.

Key moments of the qualifiers included:

• Victories over the UAE and Kyrgyzstan, plus a draw against Iran.

• Solid defensive play and effective counterattacks.

• Minimal point losses against weaker teams in the group.

Expanded Format of the 2026 World Cup: New Opportunities for Asia

The new World Cup format, to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams instead of the previous 32. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) was allocated 8 direct spots (up from 4.5 in 2022), significantly boosting the chances for teams like Uzbekistan.

National Celebration and Future Prospects

The news of Uzbekistan’s World Cup qualification has sparked a football frenzy across the country. Fans have taken to the streets in celebration, while social media is flooded with congratulatory messages for the team and coaching staff.

Now, the team faces a new challenge: to perform strongly in their World Cup debut. With the expanded format, Uzbekistan may even have a chance to advance to the knockout stage and pull off surprises.