World Cup history
Uzbekistan (White Wolves) has appeared at 1 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of First appearance. Founded in 1946, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Timur Kapadze.
- World Cup appearances1
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishFirst appearance
- Head coachTimur Kapadze
- Founded1946
- FIFAAFC
Star players
- Eldor Shomurodov
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev
- Khusayin Norchaev
- Abdukodir Khusanov
- Jaloliddin Masharipov
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Uzbekistan won the World Cup?
Uzbekistan has not won the World Cup. Best finish: First appearance.
Who is the head coach of Uzbekistan?
Timur Kapadze leads Uzbekistan into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Uzbekistan played in the World Cup?
Uzbekistan has appeared 1 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Uzbekistan's star players?
Eldor Shomurodov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Khusayin Norchaev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jaloliddin Masharipov.
What confederation does Uzbekistan represent?
Uzbekistan plays in the AFC confederation.
When does Uzbekistan play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Uzbekistan's nickname?
White Wolves
Plan your Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
