Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever? World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup? What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman are all still looking to keep their World Cup dream alive on Tuesday.

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Uzbekistan savour sweet taste of success after sealing World Cup spot Uzbekistan savour sweet taste of success after sealing World Cup spot

Uzbekistan coach Timur Kapadze lauded the efforts of his players after the Central Asian country qualified for the World Cup for the first time.

World Cup 2026: Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify World Cup 2026: Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify

Jordan and Uzbekistan qualified for the men's World Cup finals for the first time on Thursday, while South Korea booked their place at an 11th successive finals.

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill? Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

Iran seal World Cup qualification as Taremi double earns draw Iran seal World Cup qualification as Taremi double earns draw

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF IRAN AND UZBEKISTAN DRAWING 2-2 IN THE THIRD ROUND OF ASIAN QUALIFYING FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP

World Cup 2026: Iran qualifies after draw with Uzbekistan World Cup 2026: Iran qualifies after draw with Uzbekistan

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Choudhury joins list of Premier League's lone internationals Choudhury joins list of Premier League's lone internationals

Hamza Choudhury's debut for Bangladesh adds him to an exclusive club: players who are the sole representative of their country in the Premier League.

Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.

Man City's Khusanov gifted Mercedes on return to Uzbekistan Man City's Khusanov gifted Mercedes on return to Uzbekistan

Abdukodir Khusanov is given a Mercedes on his return to Uzbekistan for the international break.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Eldor Shomurod.. 5 15 4
Abbosbek Fayzu.. 4 16 2
Otabek Shukuro.. 3 14 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Eldor Shomurod.. 4 15 5
Jaloliddin Mas.. 4 14 1
Abbosbek Fayzu.. 2 16 4