🇺🇿 Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Uzbekistan's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group K, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code UZB
The White Wolves make Central Asia's first World Cup. Uzbekistan's youth development and Russian/Near abroad talent pool peaks in 2026. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Uzbekistan travel with 26 players in Group K, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group K with Portugal, Colombia and intercontinental playoff. Uzbekistan target points vs playoff team. Fabio Cannavaro leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1 technical build-up, patient possession and improving defensive structure from a decade of AFC investment.
Historic AFC qualifying. Uzbekistan broke through when regional rivals faltered. Debut. first World Cup. FIFA's published shirt names include KHUSANOV, SHOMURODOV, AMONOV and SERGEEV among the 26 call-ups. 15 players were listed with UZB clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 YUSUPOV (PFC Navbahor Namangan (UZB)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Ronaldo/legacy Portugal. Uzbekistan defend in blocks. Round of 32 as third-place long shot; group point is success.
Uzbekistan squad snapshot
- Nation
- Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
- FIFA code
- UZB
- Players
- 26
- Group
- K
- Group rivals
- Portugal, Congo DR, Colombia
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Fabio Cannavaro
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- YUSUPOV (PFC Navbahor Namangan (UZB))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 10 DF · 10 MF · 3 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Eldor Shomurodov — key figure in Uzbekistan's tournament plans
- Jaloliddin Masharipov — key figure in Uzbekistan's tournament plans
- Odil Khamidov — key figure in Uzbekistan's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-2-3-1 technical build-up, patient possession and improving defensive structure from a decade of AFC investment.
Qualification path
Historic AFC qualifying — Uzbekistan broke through when regional rivals faltered.
Recent World Cups
**Debut** — first World Cup.
Knockout outlook
Round of 32 as third-place long shot; group point is success.
Group K opponents
- Portugal — Ronaldo/legacy Portugal — Uzbekistan defend in blocks.
- Congo DR — Group stage opponent.
- Colombia — South American flair — Uzbekistan need midfield control.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Uzbekistan's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many players are on Uzbekistan's first World Cup squad?
Debutants Uzbekistan (UZB) registered 26 players on 2026-06-03 for Central Asia's breakthrough. Portugal, DR Congo and Colombia share Group K, and FIFA's first official White Wolves list is published in full above.
Who is Uzbekistan's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Fabio Cannavaro (Italy) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1 technical build-up, patient possession and improving defensive structure from a decade of AFC investment.
Who does Uzbekistan play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Uzbekistan face Portugal, Congo DR and Colombia in Group K. Group K with Portugal, Colombia and intercontinental playoff. Uzbekistan target points vs playoff team. Ronaldo/legacy Portugal. Uzbekistan defend in blocks.
Where is the full Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Uzbekistan squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Uzbekistan's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.